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Star tops Victoria THE Star won a Victorian award for local reporting at Geelong on Friday night.

The TAC Award for Local Reporting at the 2012 Victorian Country Press Association annual awards presentation recognised the newspaper’s coverage of the centenary celebrations of state secondary education in Leongatha, held in April this year.

The award is the community’s to share, with the event a true South Gippsland celebration touching people from around the world.

Star editor Brad Lester (centre) shared the trophyy with celebration orrganisers, from left, ft, Lyn Skillern, Peter er McCaughan and nd Heather Calder, and Leongatha Secondary ary College principal Brett rett Windsor.

Full story on pagee 3.

Danger road fix

By Matt Dunn SIGNS on the treacherous Bass Highway near Inverloch proclaiming ‘Road Work Ahead’ could soon be true, after an announcement the busy stretch of road would be fixed.

Just last week a woman complained to The Star the ‘Road Work Ahead’ signs had been there for weeks, without anyone working to fix the dangerous stretch of bitumen.

“While there are hazards there, with lots of deep potholes, I haven’t once seen anyone repairing it,” she said.

The State Government last week announced $672,000 to undertake pavement reconstruction on the highway, one of the most popular roads in the region, linking Wonthaggi and the

Latrobe Valley.

Speed along a section of the highway has been reduced to 40km/h for more than three weeks, due to a dangerous pothole just north of Inverloch.

The highway continues to crumble, with potholes damaging vehicles and causing drivers to swerve into the path of oncoming traffic.

On the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra, a bumpy section of the road frightened Leongatha motorist Mark Drury on Saturday night.

He was returning to Leongatha when an oncoming truck drove into his traffic lane to avoid the bumps.

“I was initially a little freaked out, but I saw it in plenty of time and he went on his side of the road as soon as he saw me, but the potential is there for a disaster,” he said.

Bass MLA Ken Smith said the Bass Highway works would bring “great relief to the many motorists who use these roads”.

“After a number of major flood events and two years of wetter than normal weather, this section of the Bass Highway has deteriorated more rapidly than expected,” he said.

“It is a very popular route for tourists heading to Phillip Island for holidays and the recent moto GP, so ensuring the safety of residents using these roads is vital.”

Continued on page 4.

No workers: while the sign says ‘Road Work Ahead’, no work has actually occurred. However, the sign has proved eerily prescient.

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Fun festival a beauty THE Inverloch Fun Festival continues to build, with hundreds lining the streets to enjoy the fun run, billy cart derby, skate

competition and other events on Sunday.

Early drizzle cleared and for the bulk of the morning the weather was cool, but sunny weather brought out lots of people

to enjoy the events.

There was fun for the young and not so young.

The littlies enjoyed the Dora jumping castle, face painting and the man making odd balloon shapes,

while the older kids made their fun with billy carts, an abseiling wall and competitions at the skate park.

Family fun and community is alive and well at Inverloch!

The event was staged by the Inverloch Lions Club, with funds raised supporting Inverloch Bowling Club, Inverloch SES, Inverloch RSL, Inverloch Playgroup, St Vincent De Paul SocietyWonthaggi and Anglicare Wonthaggi. Each will receive a $1000 grant.

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State award for Star

THE Star shone brightly at the 2012 Victorian Country Press Association (VCPA) annual awards presentation in Geelong on Friday night.

The newspaper won the TAC Award for Local Reporting for its yearlong coverage of the Leongatha Secondary School’s centenary celebrations in the section circulation 3000 to 10,000.

The judge Lisa Waller, a lecturer in journalism at Deakin University said, “This series, which ran for a year in the leadup to the event, has a fascinating human interest dimension representing the whole community through its focus on people who have attended the school in the past and those there now.

“It explores the past and writes some new history for the community. It’s positive, interesting , vibrant coverage that is integral to the celebrations and reminds us that newspapers are the first draft of history and also have a role in remembering the past on behalf of communities.”

The Star managers Helen Bowering and Tony Giles were thrilled to accept the prestigious award last Friday at the presentation dinner at the Pier Restaurant in Geelong, on behalf of The Star editor Brad Lester and the editorial team.

Commenting after the awards, Mrs Bowering said it was a thrill to have won another state award for The Star, and she congratulated the talented editorial team and all the staff at The Star.

“It is lovely to bring home a state award for one of the town’s greatest events of the year-the Leongatha Secondary College 100 years celebration,” she said.

“This award is recognition for The Star and the Leongatha Secondary College centenary committee that gave some 4000

people a wonderful weekend of celebrations and kicked off the next chapter of history for a very proud local school.”

Leongatha Secondary College principal Brett Windsor said the award was the second to come from the event, with Lyn Skillern winning the Collaborative Community History Award from the Royal Historical Society for her school history, From Inkwell to Internet.

“The amount of work people put in to the event was tremendous and there was real community spirit around that,” he said.

South Gippsland newspapers brought home a swag of awards and recorded one of the best results at the annual VCPA awards ever.

The Star’s sister newspaper The Yarram Standard won the state TAC Award for Journalism in the Circulation under 3000 section, judged by Dr Katrina Mandy Oakham, a senior lecturer in journalism at RMIT . The Standard also won a Highly Commended in the TAC Awards for Local Reporting.

The South Gippsland Sentinel Times won the TAC Award for Journalism in the Circulation 3,000 to 10,000 section and runner-up in the Goss International Awards for Overall Newspaper ExcellenceCirculation 3,000 to 10,000. The winner of that section was The Spectator, Hamilton.

The Phillip Island and San Remo Advertiser received an encouragement award in the Goss International Awards for Overall Newspaper Excellence-Circulation under 3,000.

During the VCPA conference held in Geelong last week, Michael Giles of the South Gippsland Sentinel Times was elected as president of the Victorian Country Press Association. He will serve as president for the next two years.

Wood or nothing THE Corner Inlet community wants the Long Jetty restored with timber.

the original quote for the wooden restoration of the jetty was for $3.3 million by Marine and Civil, and the current allocated funding of $5 million was adequate.

The meeting supported John Parker, secretary of the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council, representing the community’s views to government.

The meeting also voted for reconstruction of the jetty to start in stages, with the first section being to the Slipway shed, and that no

A meeting of more than 50 people at the old Port Welshpool Ferry Terminal last Thursday discussed the future of the jetty.

Paul Macphail, a representative of the Long Jetty Project Group, argued the case for a concrete jetty.

But Bob McDonald said

part of the jetty be removed until restoration starts.

Paul Roser, the conversation officer of the National Trust, spoke about the trust’s recognition of the state heritage value of the jetty.

Mr Parker spoke of the partnership between the labour council’s partnership with Old Gipps Town, operated as a successful historic tourist attraction, as a model for community management of the jetty.

Family effort: Michael Giles of the South Gippsland Sentinel Times, with Helen Bowering and Tony Giles of The Star and The Yarram Standard. The siblings are pictured with their mother, Dorothy Giles, displaying their newspapers’ trophies.

Siege shock in night

By Simone Short POLICE were held at bay for up to four hours in a Korumburra siege last Sunday morning.

The incident began around 2am when a 43-year-old male made threats outside a neighbour’s house in Victoria Street, contravening intervention orders.

Police were called to the scene, but in the mean-

time the man moved on to another address in Korumburra where a physical altercation occurred with people known to the man.

Detective Senior Constable Peter Johnston from the Wonthaggi Crime Investigation Unit said the man then returned to his home address and locked himself inside the house.

“He was called by police to come out but he went to ground and wasn’t responding,” he said.

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found inside, located in his bedroom.

The man was arrested just before 6am and interviewed that day.

He was charged with threats to kill, breach of an intervention order, possession of a controlled weapon and possession of cannabis.

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Goodbye Mr Jeffs

By Jacob de Kunder BILL Jeffs has enjoyed a long and varied career in education, but is hanging up the boots at the end of the year.

Will be missed: Korumburra Primary School principal Bill Jeffs has announced his retirement and will be missed by the school community, including students Ellie Holmes, Charlie Walker, Sophie McKenzie and Lachie Snooks.

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The current Korumburra Primary School principal announced his retirement recently.

Bill started in secondary teaching before leaving the industry for a few years and then returned to teach in primary schools in 1974.

“I was appointed up here at Koonwarra for a short time and then came to Korumburra that same year and worked here for a couple of years,” he said.

“After that, I moved on to Poowong, then I got study leave to do a special education course at Melbourne State College.”

Following this, Bill worked in prisons and other special education facilities.

“I worked at Pentridge, Langi Kal Kal and Torana,” Bill said.

“It was definitely interesting.”

After leaving the prison system, Bill returned to Korumburra to run the special assistance unit and help students struggling in the classroom.

Then after another stint working in Melbourne, Bill took on a senior teaching position at Cowes Primary School, followed by an assistant principal position at Wonthaggi Primary, then his current role at Korumburra.

Before starting his career, Bill wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life.

“I didn’t have a lot of choice and a studentship was probably the only passport to a tertiary education,” he said.

“They were very short of teachers in those days and I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. They offered a studentship which meant we would get paid to go to teachers college to become a teacher.

“Part of that deal was that we had to work for the next three years after we graduated, wherever they sent us.”

Once he got into the classroom, classroom his passion for teaching grew.

“When I started it was like getting paid was a bonus,” Bill said.

With such a varied career, Bill has seen a lot, but felt it was hard to measure the highlights.

“I’ve really enjoyed the different places I have been for different reasons,” he said.

“I guess the highlights are related to the people that I have met: my colleagues, the teachers that I have worked with and the teachers that I have met, the people that have mentored me along the way, the families that I have met and the great kids I have met.

“I still have kids that I taught very early in my career that say ‘g’day’ and remember me, or those that go out of their way to contact me to say ‘hello’.

“Hopefully I would’ve had some positive influence on some people’s lives and it was nice in some cases when you knew that there were difficult circumstances where you could lend a hand.”

Many former students have gone on to play AFL footy and others became doctors. Some have obtained PhDs and others have become business people.

“It’s great to watch kids develop their lives and become successful,” he said.

“In the government system, we take anyone who walks through the door and we will educate them regardless of who they are, where they are from, their religion, their social standing and any disabilities that they bring with them.

“We will take them on and we will do our best to educate them.”

Bill is reluctant to go because he enjoys the job, but wants to leave while he is still healthy and has choices.

“Certainly some travelling and time to take it easy are on the agenda,” he said.

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Mr Smith said the works would be the first of several road restorations planned for the Bass Highway as part of the $45 million road pavement repair and restore package from the State Government.

There will also be 14km of resealing works along the Bass Highway, which is also partially funded through the repair and restore program.

Mr Smith said the $45 million package includes $20 million for repair works which will enable VicRoads to fix targeted potholes and worn roads by adding a new surface to the roads.

This will not only improve ride quality and consistency, but will waterproof the pavement and protect it against future damage, he said.

The remaining $25 million for restoration works will essentially rehabilitate sections of some of the state’s most affected roads. This will include pavement reconstruction and laying down full road sheeting to restore roads’ condition.

Meanwhile, VicRoads has scotched rumours that its contractors had run out of

road hazard or road safety signs, because of a rapidly deteriorating road network.

Another rumour – that ‘Road Work Ahead’ signs were being used in place of ‘Hazard Ahead’ signs, as may have been the case on the Bass Highway – was also dismissed.

A VicRoads spokesperson said she had not been advised any contractors were running out of road hazard or road safety signs.

“Signs regarding road work are only put in place where road works are occurring or about to occur. Even if drivers may not be able to see workers on or nearby the road, it does not mean that workers are not in the area or in the process of setting up for road maintenance activities,” she said.

“Temporary traffic conditions in place for road works are there for both the safety of workers nearby the road and drivers themselves.

“All road users are strongly urged to obey any temporary signs warning drivers of upcoming changed conditions such as road works or a rough road surface.”

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 5

Funding cut hurts kids SAVE BUSES

By Jane Ross GEA Lovell is not given to involvement in political issues.

She’s too busy in her role as principal of Newhaven College.

But any injustice meted out to students in regional Victoria fires her rage and she has become a leading lobbyist.

At issue is the State Government’s changes to conveyancing allowances which include the introduction of means testing.

Ms Lovell says the changes will result in much higher bus charges, threatening the ability of some students to attend.

She has reams of letters from students saying their parent/s already struggle to meet school fees and they do not want to have to leave Newhaven College because they feel safe there and see it as providing their best educational chance in life.

Copies of those letters,

plus an impassioned plea for a change of heart were laid before Bass MLA Ken Smith yesterday.

Mr Smith told The Star he, too, had concerns about the matter because a number of schools in his electorate would be affected.

He has asked Education Minister Martin Dixon for some answers.

Ms Lovell has already led a delegation to Shadow Education Minister James Merlino, urging him to raise the matter in parliament.

He did so in a fiery exchange with Mr Dixon last Thursday during which Mr Smith, the Legislative Assembly Speaker, constantly called for order.

Mr Merlino was told students attending specialist schools in the country would not be affected and that a definition of denomination, one of the eligibility criteria for the conveyance allowance, was yet to be determined.

Ms Lovell said,“I will fight this battle as hard as I can for Newhaven College and for regional Victoria.

This is really an injustice to regional Victoria.”

“The changes have been announced with no consultation or warning which in itself is extremely disappointing.

The changes will have financial implications for families attending regional independent schools around the state.”

Ms Lovell said they have the potential to tip 1000 students out of independent schools into the state system, costing the government some $10 million.

There are other anomalies. Current students who previously qualified for the conveyance allowance will continue to receive it until they complete primary or secondary school. But this provision will cease on completion of Year 6, moving house or changing schools and create complicating situations for families with a number of children at independent schools.

All Gippsland Independent Schools (GIS) will be affected including Mary MacKillop in Leongatha; the impacts will be different but for some it is significant.

Ms Lovell’s campaign

Not happy: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell with some of the 500 plus students who come to school by bus. They are Catherine Mercer, Mitchell Gin, Tyler Perry, Ben Barron, Nicholas Hakansson and Eden Roney with Xavier Phyland on the step. has a number of prongs.

She is lobbying on behalf of Newhaven College, through Independent Schools Victoria and through the college’s membership of the Victorian Ecumenical System of Schools. She is also encouraging parents to contact their local state MPs making a number of strong points including:

• both major political parties have supported the current conveyance arrangements over many years; • regional families have limited choice of both schools and transport options; • the commencement in 2013 disadvantages students enrolled to begin school next year.

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Antiques surprise at Meeniyan WHAT better place to hold an antiques show than in the charming village of Meeniyan.

Delightful find: Lee Evans of Inverloch discovered an intriguing doll while exploring the antiques festival with Kath Munday of Parkdale.

The fourth annual Meeniyan Antiques Festival at the town’s hall on Saturday appealed to young and old, keen to discover items that were well, old but beautiful.

Porcelains, figurines, jewellery, bric-a-brac, linen and artwork were among the bedazzling items to fill the hall.

Fifteen stallholders from Melbourne and across Gippsland engaged visitors with the stories behind unique pieces.

Organiser Sue Anderson was satisfied with the public support.

“I just love Meeniyan.

It’s a great little town,” she said.

Ms Anderson operated

the café Essays in Meeniyan from 1997-99. While that business is now called Moo’s, she has not forgotten fond memories from her time in town.

“I just love the community. You are right on the highway here and get a lot of stopping traffic through. The locals enjoy having the fair here and the hall is magnificent,” Ms Anderson said.

Local flavour: Liz Morris of Mirboo North once operated the Old Colonial Bank antiques and craft store in town and attended the festival to offer porcelain and other items.

New units launched THREE new units designed especially for the disabled were launched in Leongatha last Friday.

Two of the units are wheelchair accessible, providing greater independence for residents.

Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) managing director John McInerney and South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of community services Jan Martin undertook the formalities.

Solar hot water plus a passive solar design will enhance energy efficiency and reduce utility costs, while raised planter boxes will allow residents to easily tend their gardens.

CEHL and the Department of Human Services developed the units which were built by Hotondo Homes Warragul.

Mr McInerney said, “The development of these two wheelchair friendly units attends to a housing void that is often neglected in our communities.”

Official launch: enjoying the new CEHL units’ opening are its managing director John McInerney, Jillian Linklater, Nick Green, South Gippsland Shire’s Jan Martin, with Laura Welsh and Mary Storie of DHS in front.

Crafty party this Saturday LEONGATHA’S Woorayl Lodge will host its annual fete/garage sale on Saturday, November 24.

Craft coordinator and committed volunteer Marilyn Lewis said it was a chance for craft minded residents to shine.

“There’s about 16 women who do craft. In the second half of the year we usually make things to sell at the fete.

They get quite a lot out of it, especially when we get our final figures,” she said.

“They know they’ve made money over the year and they know they’re helping to keep this place going. So it’s very satisfying.

“But everyone here is involved in their own way. It’s a bit of a community here. Everyone works together and it really has a nice atmosphere.”

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New hospital to cost $200m

By Jane Ross THE entire new Wonthaggi Hospital comes with a current price tag of $200 million.

In the end it will cost more than that because it will be built in stages.

The hospital is set to become a sub regional hub.

The total became avail-

able when the site’s master plan was completed recently.

Bass Coast Regional Health (BCRH) CEO Lea Pope mentioned the figure during her report delivered to the 102nd annual general meeting last Wednesday evening.

She said later, “The figure is really only useful to give a general idea of the magnitude of the redevelopment that is required on the site over time.”

It will begin next year with the construction of a new community rehabilitation centre incorporating a public dental clinic.

Ms Pope told the meeting rising costs and limited funds created an ongoing challenge for the health service which has posted a 2011-12 operating deficit of $1.882m.

She said the focus this fiscal year, will be operational efficiency and reducing the “very high”

ambulance transfer costs of $1.408m.

In his annual report, health service board chair Jeff Bennett said BCRH had one of the highest patient transfer rates in the state.

“We want more people to be treated and cared for locally,” lamenting there were not enough resources to cater for all patients.

Mr Bennett said a record number of patients

had been treated in Wonthaggi Hospital and there had been a 5.3 per cent hike in those attending its emergency department.

“It’s often stretched to the limit.”

Ms Pope said three fellows from the College of Emergency Medicine now visit twice a week to try to reduce the pressure on staff.

Mr Bennett stressed financial sustainability was paramount but quality “cannot be compromised”.

Later, Ms Pope said efficiency gains are being

sought in the district nursing service but scotched Australian Nursing Federation figures of a cut of 108 nursing hours a week.

Ms Pope said efficiency gains are sought because BCRH district nursing service times are far longer than other similar services. She said a reduction of 40 hours and the redeployment of 1.6 effective full time nurses is more likely.

Palliative care will not change.

Both Ms Pope and Mr Bennett thanked staff, do-

Farewell: surgeon Dr Ron Murley is thanked for his six years of service to Wonthaggi Hospital by Bass Coast Regional Health board chair Jeff Bennett and CEO Lea Pope.

nors, volunteers and the ladies auxiliary which has raised more than $15,000 in the past year.

Ms Pope told the annual meeting 7900 acute inpatients were treated at Wonthaggi Hospital in 2011-12 and there were more than 80,000 occasions of service. There were 205 births, down from last year’s 224 and at the other end of the life cycle demand for geriatric services was strong.

BCRH’s total revenue for 2011-12 was $43,589m.

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Lucky to be alive

Katelyn Jobling, 20, was driving north on the Wonthaggi-Korumburra Road towards Kongwak around 11pm when she veered to the right, crossing into the opposing lane and colliding with a large tree.

Sergeant Jason Hullick from the Bass Coast Highway Patrol said the crash caused extensive damage to the car, causing serious injury to Ms Jobling.

“Significant impact on the driver’s door resulted in her being shunted into the rear seating position of the vehicle,” he said.

“Her right foot was trapped be-

tween the gear stick and passenger side door.”

Loch CFA Road Rescue, SES, ambulance and police attended the scene, and helped cut Ms Jobling free.

She was then airlifted to the Alfred Hospital by air ambulance, where she was treated for a number of injuries, including a broken collarbone, wrist, pelvis and sacrum, as well as broken bones in her right leg, left ankle and foot.

Ms Jobling posted a photo of her damaged vehicle on Facebook and gave an update to concerned family and friends to let them know she was okay and in high spirits.

Sgt Hullick said police were yet to interview Ms Jobling, but were unable to identify the cause of the

Business burgled BURGLARS targeted a Leongatha business, stealing power tools and fuel worth over $2000 last week.

Between 6pm last Wednesday and 6.30am on Thursday, police believe unknown offenders used bolt cutters or a similar tool to cut the rear farm fence of the premises in Geary Road in the industrial estate.

A padlock was also cut off a storage shed at the premises.

Power tools comprising a Makita rattle gun and Makita angle grinder and spanners were stolen from

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the storage shed.

Approximately 200 litres of diesel fuel was also stolen from an unlocked overhead tank situated at the yard.

Police said it appeared a wheelbarrow or something similar had been used to wheel stolen items to the rear fence to be loaded onto some type of vehicle.

The rear of the property is adjacent to both the BMX track and agricultural land, and can be accessed off Horn Street.

Anyone with information on the theft can contact Leongatha Police on

Wonthaggi Police on 56741 4100.

Charity crook A HEARTLESS thief stole a charity donation tin and cash from McCartins Hotel in Leongatha last week.

At 1.45pm on Monday, November 12, a female aged around her mid-40s wearing a pink hat and what has been described to police as “hippy clothes” entered the hotel.

She asked for a business card, and when the staff member went to get one, the woman took the Blue Ribbon cash donation tin from the bar and placed it in her bag.

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Senior Sergeant Trevor Teer from Wonthaggi Police said the woman had been described as well spoken with good manners, but he “would question the manners of a person who would steal cash donated by hard working patrons to a good cause”.

Anyone with information on the theft can contact Wonthaggi Police on 56741 4100.

Star break-in

AN ALARM scared away burglars after they broke into the Great Southern Star newspaper office in Leongatha on the weekend.

Around 12.20am last Sunday, offenders smashed the front window of the office building, causing the alarm to activate.

Local security and police were on scene within a short period of time, but the offenders had decamped and nothing appeared to have been stolen.

Police were able to collect fingerprints and blood samples from the scene, with one offender injuring himself during the break-in.

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Horror smash: police believe Wonthaggi woman, Katelyn Jobling, is lucky to be alive after her car hit a tree on the Wonthaggi Korumburra Road last Friday night. Photo courtesy of Loch CFA Road Rescue.

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crash from preliminary enquiries.

“There were no skid marks or brake marks to indicate anything at this stage so the cause is unknown at this stage,” he said.

Ms Jobling wrote on Facebook she had swerved to avoid a wombat and as a result, had lost control of her vehicle.

She also thanked the “kind people” from nearby the accident scene who found her and were able to call for help.

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BETWEEN midnight and 8.40pm on November 11, offenders gained entry to a holiday home on The Esplanade near the Inverloch Surf Beach.

Offenders smashed a rear window on the second floor of the property to break in, however it is unknown what was stolen at this stage.

Anyone with information on the theft can contact

A WALLET and cash were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Wonthaggi last week.

Between 11.30am and 1pm last Thursday, the victim left his car unlocked with the keys in the ignition while he was working in the new Wetlands Estate.

When he returned to his car, he found his wallet and cash missing.

Anyone with information on the theft can contact Wonthaggi Police on 56741 4100.

Construction site raided

TEN tins of paint and unpacked whitegoods were stolen from a house under construction recently.

Between November 1 and 15, offenders stole the items, including an oven and rangehood, from the site in Castlecombe Court in Cowes.

Police said there was no sign of forced entry identified and believe a builder’s key was possibly used to gain access.

Anyone with information on the theft can contact Wonthaggi Police on 56741 4100.

Television theft

TELEVISION bandits targeted a premise in Silverleaves recently, causing considerable damage to the property.

Between October 28 and November 14, unknown offenders smashed the laundry window and unlocked the laundry door, gaining access to the house.

While inside, the thieves stole a 106cm TV from the lounge room, wrapping it in three blankets to carry it out of the house.

They have then broken a lock on the door of the master bedroom and attempted to steal an 81cm TV mounted on the wall.

The TV, wall mount and plaster wall were all damaged in the process.

Anyone with information on the theft can contact Wonthaggi Police on 56741 4100.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 9

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Rock and roll: Wonthaggi Fire Brigade first lieutenant Jamie Moresco swapped his usual yellow for a 1950s outfit on Saturday at the brigade’s rock’n’roll dance. He showed off his dance moves in the street with wife, Nicole. Turn to page 56 for the full story and more photos.

Railway plans excite

By Simone Short DESIGNS by RMIT students exhibiting the extensive development potential of the former Leongatha railyards attracted a great deal of interest from the public last week.

The public reacted positively to the plans on show at South Gippsland Shire Council’s chambers last week.

Paul Stampton, council’s manager of strategic planning and development, said while there was no consensus on which design was the favourite, the general response from the community was excitement.

“Obviously nothing has happened in the past and people did appreciate the council was continuing to think for the long term future of Leongatha,” he said.

“People were also very interested that RMIT had put so much time and effort into coming down and looking at the site and then coming up with such good ideas.”

Mr Stampton said some of the responses included: • “What a brilliant idea to make use of railway

Railway development: South Gippsland Shire Council manager for community strengthening Ned Dennis and property development coordinator Chris Van Der Ark inspects the potential designs for the former Leongatha railway site. land”; • “Very interesting proposal and there is need for a change”; • “Interesting strategies have been achieved with studio project”; • “Whole design is artistically exciting”; and •“I hope I will live long enough to see it.”

Others believed a development on the site, such as an art precinct, could become an icon in the town.

Mr Stampton said a few people wanted the railway line removed completely, but didn’t believe the State Government would agree.

“We’ve been looking at the piece of land that might be available rather than the

railway line, which is part of the tourist railway,” he said.

When asked if he believed the land would ever take the form of one of the designs, Mr Stampton said he thought it was “likely an amalgamation of those ideas may become a reality”, however it would most likely be a staged development rather than built all at once.

“In big projects like this, sometimes we have an architectural competition,” he said.

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The damning environmental assessment of Leongatha business practices ended with 60 percent of those inspected issued with notices. .

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As a first step towards a major development, Mr Stampton believed council needs to consider buying the site from the government.

“Initially it will be for the purposes of car parking because at the moment we lease the car park from the State Government,” he said.

“It would make sense for us to buy it, but that’s the council’s decision.” ► Your views, vox pop, page 12.

That’s the word from South Gippsland Water quality manager Bryan Chatelier, in light of a recent EPA investigation into the estate.

Mr Chatelier said the risk of hydrocarbons contaminating water supplies was miniscule and microscopic bugs still posed the biggest risk. A major truck crash also looms as a potential disaster, he said.

“Any discharge into the catchment has a potential effect. But the likelihood of something from Leongatha making its way to the Tarwin River offtake are slim. Activities close to the offtake are a bigger concern to us,” he said.

“If you’re talking about the Meeniyan supply, you’ve got the South Gippsland Highway less than 400 to 500m away from the offtake. We’ve done risk assessments on every conceivable activity that could happen in the catchment, at the treatment plant and throughout the distribution system.

“A highway running so close to the offtake could threaten the water supply. A fuel tanker crash is something we’ve got to be far more aware of than what’s happening in the Leongatha Industrial Estate.”

“For us the real risk are pathogenic – the bacterial microbiological risks – are the ones that cause real problems,” he said.

“If you were at home drinking water and it smelled like diesel, you’d stop drinking it. But if you have a pathogenic risk you can’t taste it. That’s the more specific risk, generally, throughout the industry.

“That’s the one the Department of Health regulates very stringently.

We do ongoing monitoring every week of the year for that.”

In June this year, Meeniyan’s drinking supply was deemed off limits after the micro-organism cryptosporidium was discovered.

“That’s something in South Gippsland you’ll never run away from, because our catchments are

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BASS Coast Writers Inc has published its 10th anthology.

The book will be launched by Josie Kent, arts officer at Bass Coast Shire Council, at 2.30 pm on Thursday, November 29 in the Inverloch Li-

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The anthology will be for sale for $15, making it an ideal Christmas present perhaps. Free afternoon tea will be provided.

The writers meet each Thursday afternoon from 1-3 pm at the Community House in the Inverloch Hub. GRADE 2 students at Inverloch Primary School enjoyed a sleepover at the school on Friday night. Many parents helped cook and prepare for the event.

HEAD to the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Friday, November 30 to raise money for Cancer Council Victoria. There will be live music, door prizes, a guest speaker and silent auction.

Tickets are $35 or $240 for a table of eight, and available at the club, including a two course dinner. Call the club on 5672 1083 or Tom on 0423 354 978.

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The awards honour students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities and commitment to community service at school and in the community.

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by Education Minister Martin Dixon at a special ceremony on Friday, November 30.

Scott is proud of his Queen’s Scout Award, which is achieved by completing 17 different badges over three years.

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Trucks converge on Loch

By Jacob de Kunder TRUCK drivers from all over South Gippsland gathered at Loch on Thursday to discuss safety in their industry.

The main street of the town was all about trucks and safety, with representatives from the Victoria Police Heavy Vehicle Unit and VicRoads Enforcement team as well as industry leaders.

On hand was the team from VIS Service Automation with their ‘shaker’ unit that tests trucks’ suspension and brakes.

A swag of trucks were tested on the day, with owners and drivers receiving a thorough diagnostic report from the system.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s John

Ernst, who was a convenor of the day said it was a major success.

“We had lots of companies represented on the day,” he said.

“It will certainly be something that we will be looking at doing again.”

Mr Ernst said Loch as a town benefited from the day as well.

“Given the truck accidents that have happened in Loch in the past year or so, it was a way to show the people in Loch that we are doing something about truck safety,” he said.

One of the outcomes of the day is trucking companies are looking into buying their own ‘shaker’ unit to be based in South Gippsland.

The safety day was an initiative of a mix of authorities and truck owners.

It’s so big: Loch Primary School students Owen Jones, Acacia Wallace and Beth Derrick marvel at the size of some of the heavy vehicles on display on Thursday.

Hot seat: Georgia Lightowler from Loch Primary School had a firsthand look at what it is like in the driver’s seat of the highway patrol police car.

Training up: Craig Mannix from McColls demonstrates the company’s training simulator that was on display on Thursday.

Left, Shake, rattle and roll: attendees look on as Daniel Jandera from VIS Service Automation gives a truck the once-over on the ‘shaker’.

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Be fire ready

E D I T O R I A L

We must know WE were all children once and whatever happens during our childhood stays with us for life.

While some adults are quick to say children will recover from trauma in their lives, that is not the case for most people.

Stories emerging from victims of abuse at the hands of Catholic priests during media coverage of the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse prove just that.

Some victims are now elderly but still the frightening memories linger.

As people living in a relatively tight-knit country community, we all have the responsibility to look after children who may be our children, our relatives, children of friends or simply children in our care through community activities.

We would like to think most people would do just that in South Gippsland but events like the royal commission prove that sometimes we cannot just assume that abuse does not happen here – or is not possible.

Bishop of Sale Christopher Prowse said the church is now investigating cases of child sexual abuse in Gippsland by a Catholic priest.

While the priest indicted died some 20 years ago, the church must make the outcome of this investigation public.

Bishop Prowse said the place where the abuse took place could not be revealed for the sake of protecting victims’ privacy, but if the investigation proves the allegations were true, people with connections to the parish involved deserve to know.

Whether or not this parish was in South Gippsland remains unknown, and uncertainty can cause anxiety.

Keeping details away from public knowledge only adds to the secrecy and allegations of cover ups surrounding past cases and does little to deter would-be offenders in the future.

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NOVEMBER 18 to 25 is Fire Action Week, and local CFA volunteers want everyone in this district to know that the bushfire season is already here.

This week, everyone in this district should make sure their property is prepared and every member of the family knows what to do if there is a fire in the area.

You might hear talk that this year is expected to be an ‘average’ fire season. Southeast Australia is one of the most fire prone areas in the world, so

an average season means there will be bushfires. In average seasons there are homes lost and lives at risk, so don’t be complacent.

Take time to think about other people in your community who may need help preparing or who might need assistance in the lead up to a bad day.

The CFA website, www.cfa. vic.gov.au, and the Victorian Bushfire Information Line, dial 1800 240 667, are good sources of advice if you don’t know how to prepare.

As the association represent-

ing CFA volunteers, Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) can assure you that your local CFA brigade is trained and ready for summer, and the CFA volunteers want you to be ready too.

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Hallston hazard REMEMBER Jess Garner and her verses on the Hallston Road? Wouldn’t she get pen to paper just now: Repair from the bottom not

VOXPOP! VOX After seeing potential developments for the former Leongatha rail yards, designed by RMIT students, what would you like to see happen to the rail yards?

I would really like to see one of the ideas on display here (council’s display of designs

by RMIT students) happen. We need to do something sooner rather than later.

Sybil Smith Leongatha

I think these designs are really good concepts. I’d like to see a community area like an art zone or children’s area.

Something for the people of this town.

Peter Farrell with Bailey Ruby

I would love to see a performing arts precinct. It’s something we really need especially because we have Lyric Theatre and eisteddfods. It could be the score for a lot more.

Sue Toohill Leongatha

from the top.

Use a shovel and a load of crushed rock.

Then maybe the tar baby could cover the top.

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Danger lingers

THE ABC’s mini-series Devil’s Dust has once again highlighted the horrific toll wrought on the Australian public by the companies behind asbestos.

The fact we’re now seeing people as young as 30 and 40 diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases shows this is not an issue of the past, with many believing asbestos will have its biggest impact on the nation’s health in coming years.

It is not just asbestos workers who were and will be affected.

So too were their wives, who often washed the deadly dust out of their husbands’ clothes or the children who hugged them when they returned home from work each day.

We also know potentially thousands of Australians will become ill after being exposed to asbestos dust during home renovation projects and, with an estimated one-in-threeAustralian homes still containing asbestos, more work needs to be done to raise awareness of the dangers.

Anyone contemplating do-ityourself renovations should seek professional advice about the presence of asbestos, particularly for houses built in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

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A literary crowd: participants in Friday’s event included Alison Lester, the Swell Mamas and library CEO John Murrell.

Couple prosecuted for clearing bush ILLEGALLY removing almost a hectare of significant native vegetation landed a Fish Creek couple in Wonthaggi Magistrate’s Court and out of pocket for $14,500 recently.

The property owners pleaded guilty to the removal of native vegetation without the issue of the required planning permit.

The court heard the vacant Fish Creek property is located in the Farming Zone, and has several planning overlays: bushfire management overlay, environmental significance overlay (schedule 5) and significant landscape overlay (schedule 3).

Under clause 52.17 of the South Gippsland Shire Council Planning Scheme, a permit is required prior to the removal of native vegetation. Under the environmental significance overlay and the significant landscape overlay, a planning permit is required for the removal of any vegetation.

“In July last year, the defendants engaged an earthmoving contractor to remove vegetation from the site which was entirely covered with native vegetation at the time,” said Matthew Patterson, council’s manager

regulatory services.

“Approximately 80 per cent of the one hectare site was cleared.”

Aplanning permit application to build a house on the site was lodged on September 21, 2011.

A decision on the application is yet to be made.

The Department of Sustainability Ecological Vegetation Class mapping indicates that the vegetation removed from the site to have been ‘Damp Forest’ and ‘Damp Heathy Woodland/Lowland Forest Mosaic’.

‘Damp Forest’ has a conservation status of endangered, whilst ‘Damp Heathy Woodland/Lowland Forest Mosaic’has a conservation status of vulnerable.

The property owners were each fined $2500 and ordered to pay council’s costs of approximately $9500.

“It’s a timely reminder to residents that council is committed to protecting vulnerable native vegetation, and it is wise to always check with council before removing any vegetation,” Mr Patterson said.

“It costs nothing to enquire and you will be promptly advised whether a permit is required or any other conditions prevail.”

Book lovers surf THE WEST Gippsland Library Corporation’s National Year of Reading celebrations turned into a beach party last Friday.

Helped along by NYR ambassador, former local and renowned children’s author Alison Lester, Friday’s Inverloch event – part of a nation-wide campaign developed by government, libraries, industry, the education and health sectors to raise awareness, harness and celebrate books, stories and all things related to literacy and the love of reading – had a coastal theme.

In February the library set about coasting a custom-made surfboard across West

Gippsland to share stories, songs, language, and literacy activities with children - all inspired by the sea and the beach.

Library CEO Mr John Murrell said the surfboard had been used as a tool to fuel the imagination of the children and their families during the library’s Story Time activities, and as a “canvas” for the children to inscribe their National Year of Reading message onto.

On a cool morning Alison – flanked by members of the Swell Mamas (an Inverloch mothers group with a surfing bent) – the board was given a symbolic launch into the surf.

Mr Murray, who took to the choppy wa-

ters on a long board, said the library was one of the founding partners of the annual landmark literacy event.

“We’ve been working with the other libraries from all around Australia to develop this exciting year of reading. But not only that, we’ve been able to conduct a range of programs in West Gippsland that are all part of the National Year of Reading,” he said.

“We’re trying to encourage people to read, obviously. We understand that around 46 per cent of Australia’s population has difficulty in comprehending and reading just for everyday living. That’s a shocking statistic. We’re keen to make a bit of a dint in that.”

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 13

Gas survey stirs emotions

By Brad Lester S O U T H Gippslanders are worried their opposition to coal seam gas could be distorted by a phone survey carried out on behalf of one of the world’s major mining companies.

ExxonMobil initiated a phone survey asking locals for their opinions about the controversial mining technique.

Colin Trudgen of Dollar was last Thursday contacted by a company surveying on behalf of ExxonMobil and believed the questions were loaded.

“One of the questions was ‘Do you agree that energy companies should use the latest technology

available?’ What do you say to that?” he said.

“Probably half of the questions were loaded and the other half were about how the community feels (about CSG) in general.

“I’m concerned about that sort of mining in our area and the questions

were written in a way that suggest it (CSG mining) has already been given the go ahead.”

ExxonMobil spokesperson Jessica Warne said the company was “committed to working cooperatively and openly with the community”.

“The purpose of this survey is to listen to the community to understand their perspectives, in order to address any concerns,” she said.

ExxonMobil and joint venturer Ignite Energy Resources (IER) are exploring for natural gas

in the deeper coal seams of the Gippsland Basin.

“This project is still in its very early stages, and the exploration phase will take at least 18 months,” Ms Warne said.

“Given that this form of exploration is relatively new to Gippsland, we

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HIA VICTORIA OUTDOOR KITCHEN OF 2012

Leongatha Happy days: backers of the McIndoe Park upgrade included Lions Club’s Geoff Heide and Ken Marshman, South Gippsland Shire Council’s mayor Cr Kieren Kennedy, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, engineering coordinator Paul Challis, grants officer Penny Ellicott, parents Andrew Geary, Anita Bailey, Tona O’Connor and Amanda Campbell, grandmother Sandra Geary and children Kelly, Jessica, Ashley, Katie, Katelyn, Aaron, Leo, Eva and Thomas.

Park a priority

By Matt Dunn LEONGATAHA’s iconic McIndoe Park is set to be upgraded thanks to a partnership between government, parents and the Lions Club.

Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan said $87,900 of funding from the State Government, $20,000 from South Gippsland Shire Council and $10,000 from the Lions Club would help make the park safer and more appealing.

“The McIndoe Park Development project will ensure that infrastructure within the park is of a high regional standard,” Mr Ryan said.

“The new rotunda will adjoin the current rotunda and provide a further two free electric barbecues, tables and seating.

This will allow more people to use the facility and provide further appropriate coverage from variable weather conditions.

“The project will also include the installation of perimeter fencing with childproof gates and disabled access around the playground adjacent to the rotunda, enhancing safety and patronage at the park.”

Mr Ryan believes the work will “create safer surrounds for young families and groups who use the playground, including the South Gippsland Specialist School who regularly make use of the park’s accessible play equipment”.

“The project is also supported by the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Leongatha Progress Association, along with various local playgroups and schools,” Mr Ryan said.

Leongatha Lions Club’s Geoff Heide, who has been instrumental in the planned upgrade, said it started some time back, but stalled.

“In early 2010 the Lions decided they need to upgrade McIndoe Park, because the barbecue area and rotunda area weren’t sufficient for the number of people using it. We approached council and said to them, ‘We’d like to take on this project to extend the rotunda and put two more barbecues there.’” Mr Heide said.

“The state Labor government of the time were to put in $40,000. But this was November in 2010, and a few months later we had a new government. The whole thing had to come to a halt and we had to look at revised methods of funding with the new government.”

Fortunately, the Coalition embraced the project.

Mr Heide said there was a “wider community need” for childproof fencing and improved pathways, and the project ended up being a lot broader than the original blueprint.

He said council grants officer Penny Ellicott had been a fabulous help.

Leongatha mothers Tona O’Connor and Amanda Campbell petitioned for a childproof fence, something that has been incorporated into the plan.

The pair is over the moon that things are now starting to take shape.

“There’s a safety issue with the busy roads and the open drain. Just to have that peace of mind that the kids can play and don’t have to worry about them was paramount in our minds,” Ms O’Connor said.

The project is expected to be completed in May 2013.

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By Glen O’Neill MIRBOO North was buzzing with community spirit on Thursday night during the Mirboo Country Development Incorporated “Christmas is Coming” event.

First National Prom Country raised $250 at the sausage sizzle.

It was a team effort, with bread donated by Strzelecki Bakery, snags donated by Craig Young Butchery, chefs and condiments donated by First National Prom Country.

The Mirboo North community is looking forward to welcoming The Great Victorian Bike Ride on November 30. Bring on the cyclists.

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THE team at Leongatha Kitchens and Bathrooms has done it again, adding yet another impressive accolade to their name.

The company, led by owners Dan and Carrie Bruce, were thrilled to win the 2012 HIA-CSR Victorian Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards Outdoor Kitchen Project of the Year at an awards ceremony on November 9.

The win follows Leongatha Kitchens’ regional win for the Overall Kitchen Project at the HIA South East Victoria Regional Awards in August.

The award recognises the company as not only the best in the state for their outdoor kitchen design, but the first winners of the category which was added to the HIA Awards only this year.

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The HIA Awards are held in the highest regards within the industry and have grown to become the state’s most distinguished Housing Awards program.

Carrie said they had no idea what they were going to be up against, with no sub-categories for price ranges in the outdoor kitchen award, unlike in other categories, and to win was a huge surprise.

“It is an absolute honour to receive an award of this calibre at the state level.

This award shows that we have quality and design that sets us apart,” she said.

“To win at a state level is really rewarding and the team has been buzzing all week!”

The award is also a reflection of the hard work Dan and Carrie have put into the business over the past year, with a new logo and website launched, along with a newly renovated showroom and design centre located in the Leongatha industrial estate.

Dan, an accredited kitchen designer and cabinet maker, said Leongatha Kitchens offers clients a complete package from professional design and project management through to installation.

“There is much more to our award winning business than currently meets the name,” he said.

“It’s not just kitchens and bathrooms –we supply entire house lots including outdoor kitchens, wardrobes, laundries, studies and entertainment units.”

Carrie explained the design and installation of an outdoor kitchen itself requires different knowl-

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Kitchens best in state “It’s not just kitchens and bathrooms – we supply entire house lots including outdoor kitchens, wardrobes, laundries, studies and entertainment units.”

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edge and skills to an inside kitchen.

“Different design elements and materials need to be considered because they require a lot more hardwearing materials depending on how exposed to the elements it is,” she said, as seen in the winning design.

The winning outdoor barbecue kitchen overlooks the leafy green rolling hills of Leongatha, with the adjacent leisure area providing both a place to gather, or for quiet solitude.

The clients, Grant and Christine McDonald, desired a functional open plan with plenty of work space between the barbecue, separate gas burner, and sink.

The striking contemporary design is also easy

to clean and hard wearing, featuring stainless steel handles, sleek stone bench tops, under mount stainless steel sink bowl, and under bench drawer mount bin.

The flat panel laminate cabinets add ample storage and are matched to the Colorbond painted semienclosed deck.

The solid stable kickers are constructed from 100 per cent waterproof board, keeping outside moisture away from under the deck.

“The backyard has truly become an extension of their living space,” Dan said.

“The clients are thrilled with how all these outdoor features have come together to make the family’s preferred gathering space.”

Award winners: the team at Leongatha Kitchens and Bathrooms received the Victorian Outdoor Kitchen Project of the Year Award at the Palladium Ballroom at the Crown Towers on November 9.

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Le Serve elected mayor

By Simone Short COUNCILLOR Clare Le Serve followed in the footsteps of former Leadbeater Ward representative, Veronica Dowman, when she was elected Bass Coast Shire Council mayor last week.

Cr Le Serve was nominated unopposed for the position at the council’s statutory meeting last Wednesday night.

The election has also made history for the council, with two women nominated mayor in consecutive councils for the first time since the shire amalgamation in 1994.

The election process was only short, with Cr Phil Wright nominating Cr Le Serve, who accepted and was quickly announced mayor by CEO Alan Bawden after a unanimous vote.

Cr Le Serve said she was honoured to be elected mayor in what was an exciting time for the council.

“This is a new team and I want to thank my fellow councillors for the support they have given me,” she said.

“We have only got to know each other in the last couple of weeks, and I am very encouraged by the skills and talent that they bring to the table.

“I also want to thank Cr Wright, who is the only returning councillor, for his advice and mentoring. I am very passionate about this community and look forward to working with my fellow councillors for some great outcomes for Bass Coast.”

Cr Le Serve said the councillors hadn’t decided who would be mayor previous to the meeting, but had taken the opportunity to learn each others’ skills and experiences that would assist the mayor’s role.

“We all bring different skills to the table as far as the job of being mayor is concerned,” she said.

“I would hope in the four year period on council we all get a chance to be mayor or deputy mayor. We are working

as part of a team and we are still very committed to that.”

Cr Neil Rankine was then nominated for the position of deputy mayor by fellow councillor Jordan Crugnale, and without any further nominations was appointed to the position.

“I want to thank the community for their confidence in me,” Cr Rankine said.

“I appreciate the support of the rest of the councillors and I hope to provide as much assistance to the mayor as I can.”

Both Cr Le Serve and Cr Rankine will remain in their newly appointed positions for 12 months, with councillors voting on the length of office earlier in the meeting.

Cr Rankine said the 12 month period was a “long standing tradition” in the shire and gave the councillors an alternative choice, while Cr Brad Drew commented the shorter length was a “great opportunity for other councillors to represent the council down the track”.

NBN welcomed BASS Coast Shire Council has welcomed the news that fixed wireless broadband will be rolled out in Bass Coast between late 2013 and 2015.

NBN Co, the company set up to implement the Federal Government’s National Broadband Network, made the announcement last week.

Council’s economic development manager Peter Francis said the roll out would benefit the shire’s small communities and remote areas.

“Fixed wireless will be delivered in

areas where fibre will not ultimately be provided,” he said.

“It means people in these areas will have access to internet speeds up to 12 Mbps and it will be more reliable than most of the existing services.”

Mr Francis is also the chair of the Gippsland Broadband Connectivity Working Group, formed by all the Gippsland councils to improve broadband connectivity in the region.

He said the latest announcement was an important one.

“It complements the fibre that is being rolled out in a number of new estates

across the region and areas that are already included on NBN Co’s three year fibre installation program,” Mr Francis said.

“We have also been lobbying for more Gippsland towns to be included in the next stage of fibre roll out. That announcement is due next March. So far in Bass Coast, only parts of Phillip Island have been included on the existing three year plan. We know that having access to fibre and fixed wireless will bring a lot of benefits to the community.

For more information about the NBN roll out in Bass Coast, contact Mr Francis on 1300 226 278.

Newly appointed: Bass Coast Shire councillors Neil Rankine and Clare Le Serve were appointed deputy mayor and mayor respectively by CEO Alan Bawden last Wednesday.

Permit no fun THE weekend’s annual family fun day in Inverloch had to go ahead without its usual helicopter rides.

Fun day coordinator Euan Wightman said the Inverloch Lions Club which runs the event, loves having the helicopter involved because the rides it provides are very popular.

At issue is the need for a planning permit. These cost around $500.

Mr Wightman said Bass Coast Shire Council had been very helpful in trying to find a solution, but there wouldn’t be one in time for the fun day.

“It’s not a major problem, we’ll work through it.”

Council special events coordinator Frank Angarane said requirement for a planning permit for helicopter landings had become an issue across the state and wasn’t peculiar to Bass Coast Shire.

“You can land a helicopter in an emergency without a planning permit, but not otherwise.”

Mr Angarane is working with the council’s planning staff to find a way to best manage the issue.

He’s hoping by nominating the five or six times a year helicopters are used at events, a single permit could be issued and the groups involved share the cost.

He said the matter can be resolved but not in time for the fun day.

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On location: cast and crew of Leongatha with writer/director Shane Dunlop (centre).

Leongatha to star

By Jacob De Kunder SOUTH Gippsland is the set

for a new television show called Leongatha.

Filming started for the six-part

comedy series last week, with the story following an ill-fated bus trip from Wonthaggi to Leongatha.

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and director, Shane Dunlop, said the tale is based on a true story about himself.

“The whole story of the show is based on a true story,” he said.

“I live in Melbourne but my family is up South Gippsland way and I attended a wedding of my cousin that was taking place in Leongatha.

“I had to make my way from here to Wonthaggi where I met my extended family on a mini bus which took us to Leongatha.

“The bus trip isn’t quite as straight forward in the story as the real story.”

The film re-traces the bus’s journey from Wonthaggi to Cape Paterson down to Inverloch, and then finally to Leongatha, with various pitfalls and road blocks along the way.

That journey is short, but the characters on the bus have many tasks along the way and that’s where the high jinks occur.

Filming will start this week around South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

“We start filming on Thursday for five days,” Shane said.

“We will have the entire cast of 20 down at some stage over filming as well,

stopping in the various towns and at a couple of beaches.”

Actor and comedian Bob Franklin, who has worked with Jimoen, Shaun McAuliffe and Mick Malloy and also featured on Thank God You’re Here, is one of the more notable actors.

All actors are professionals that some may recognise from commercials and other roles on Australian TV. The series is scheduled for the autumn season, which is March to May, on Channel 31 in Melbourne and community stations in other states later in the year.

Even though people in Leongatha won’t be able to watch the series on TV, they will be able to access episodes on the internet.

“Channel 31will be posting the latest episode on their website after it has aired on TV, so those in Leongatha can follow the series there,” Shane said.

“On top of that, the series will see the light of day on the Austar Network on the Aurora Channel.”

The Star will keep you posted on the TV show, and let you know when and where you can view it next year.

Celebrate learning SCHOOLS are busy places, with all manner of learning opportunities being presented to students.

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College is no exception.

In fact, so much learning takes place over the year that it’s difficult to find opportunities to properly celebrate the hard work put in by students and staff. This is why the college is holding a learning expo, an occasion to celebrate student outcomes, for students to present their work, and an invitation for the whole school and wider community to share in the marvellous learning happening at the college.

The College Expo, an annual event

which has been run for many years, looks to be yet again an experience not to be missed.

Visitors will be able to peruse static displays of work, attend a variety of performances, dabble in ‘hands on’ learning, and taste the delights of the ever-popular Expo Café.

Of special interest will be the performance of All the World’s a Stage play, Fairly Fractured Fairytales, showing at 6.30pm in the College Dance/Drama room.

The expo is being held at the college on Thursday, November 29. It starts at 6pm and runs through until 8.30pm.

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Travel treats for 2013

PARTS of the old Soviet Union, unspoilt by rampant commercialism can still be enjoyed for their natural environment and historic buildings.

That temptation is one of many travel treats being run in 2013 by Jetset Leongatha.

Jetset’s Jill Carmody said there is still availability on three of the agency’s special tours.

The first departure on July 5, is for a river cruise through Russia from St Petersburg to Moscow. The second, which also departs in July is an escorted walk on the Kokoda Trail and the third, departing on September 13, escorted by Jill and her husband Ed is to Eastern Canada and New England.

Jill describes the latter as “pure indulgence”.

She said the Russian river cruise starts in Helsinki, one of Scandinavia’s rich historical cities.

“It has quite a different culture to the rest of the cruise tour in Russia.”

There is a side trip to Tallin in Estonia, which Jill describes as part of the old eastern bloc that has been protected from visual pollution. The river cruise ends with one night’s hotel accommodation in Moscow offering easy access to city sights and the opportunity to extend the stay.

Local identity Nicole Salmon from body First Health and Fitness will lead the escorted Kokoda Trail trip, which appeals to those who want to set themselves the personal challenge of hiking through the difficult terrain, or those with a family history connection to the track wishing to undertake the journey for commemoration purposes.

Jill said those who prepare themselves well to walk the track find it is not as arduous as they had anticipated. The tour is subject to numbers.

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Jill and Ed are really looking forward to leading the Eastern Canada and New England tour.

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Magic marine life: a diver studies a leatherjacket in strapweed in Corner Inlet.

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Marine parks worthwhile?

THE public is invited to provide feedback on how well Victoria’s marine protected areas are performing and being managed.

The Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) is seeking public comment on the Marine Investigation Discussion Paper until February 4, 2013.

The investigation area covers marine protected areas along the Victorian coast, a total of 24 marine national parks and marine sanctuaries and six other marine protected areas.

Among those are parks at Inverloch, Corner Inlet and Wilsons Promontory National Park.

VEAC chairperson Phil Honeywood said the investigation is timely given Victoria’s marine national parks and marine sanctuaries last week celebrated their 10-year anniversary.

“This investigation provides a good opportunity for VEAC to report on whether the marine protected areas are achieving their purpose, how effective the management has been, and the threats and challenges they face,” he said.

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“The results of our investigation will be invaluable for the future of Victoria’s diverse and highly prized marine environment. It will also be crucial in identifying ongoing management challenges to conserving the biodiversity and ecological processes of these important marine protected areas.”

VEAC will provide its final report on the marine investigation to the Environment Minister Ryan Smith by February 2014.

Submissions in response to the discussion paper can be provided online at www.veac.vic.gov.au, emailed to VEAC at marine.investigation@veac.vic.gov.au or sent to PO Box 500, East Melbourne, Vic 3002.

The detailed terms of reference can also be found on VEAC’s website.

Members of the community interested in being kept up-to-date on the investigation are encouraged to register their interest either online or by phoning VEAC on 1800 134 803.

The discussion paper is available on VEAC’s website at www.veac.vic.gov. au.

A block of land at Venus Bay has been purchased through a supported accommodation innovative housing grant obtained with Each Housing Co-operative from FaHCSIA (refer to advertisement on this page).

President of Adam Inc, Les Cope, said “Each Housing and Adam inc are involved in planning the house and supports to enable our son Adam and one other person with high support needs to live in the community with support.

“When the grant was applied for, another person was keen to be the second tenant. Unfortunately her circumstances have changed and she is now unable to be involved.

“We are seeking a second person to live in this lovely area, which has so much to offer. This person will need to have funding for personal support either through an individual support plan or other funding body such as the TAC. “Each residence is totally separate and it is not a requirement that the second person needs to know or even get on with Adam.

You would just be neighbours.

New housing: the block of land in Venus Bay where the two independent residences will be built.

Adam’s personal plan involves him accessing community facilities in the area based on his own interests.

“The other tenant will have his or her own individual plan during the day, with the only common link being a shared support worker for overnight support. This will result in cost savings and allow funding for both individuals to go further for their day supports. ” Adam inc will be holding its AGM in Venus Bay on Saturday, November 24 at the Venus Bay Community House at 12 noon.

“At the AGM we will discuss local supports and how the Venus Bay and surrounding communi-

ties can be involved. Having parents and friends involved in the planning and providing supports for either resident will be crucial for it being successful.

“The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), whilst a few years away from being fully operational will provide further support for both residents.”

This is a totally new approach to accommodation and support planning for people with a disability and high care needs.

If you are interested in knowing more, wish to be involved or would like to attend the AGM please contact Les Cope on 0417 572 475 or send an email to info@ adam.org.au.

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Know danger and survive THIS summer, fire danger ratings are the best way to understand the fire risk so you’re ready to respond.

“Fire danger ratings aren’t a weather forecast – they tell you how bad a fire would be if one started,” fire services commissioner Craig Lapsley said.

“The higher the rating, the more dangerous the conditions.

“Even if you’re not right next to bush or grassland, you could be at risk of fire, so it’s a good idea to get into the habit of checking

fire danger ratings daily over summer.”

Fire danger ratings are based on the weather conditions and other factors, such as how much dry vegetation there is.

They are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance. The ratings are declared by fire weather district so the first thing to check is which district you’re in.

The three most important ratings to look out for are severe, extreme and code red.

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No house can withstand a fire in code red conditions, so defending your home is impossible.

A rating of extreme or severe signals high fire risk conditions. If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable and fast moving. If you live in a high-risk area, and your house is not prepared and you are not able to defend it, leaving early in the day is your safest option.

“There’s only been two code red days in the last three years - they’re rare and they’re serious. If a code red day is forecast, you should leave the night before or by 10am on the morning of,”

Mr Lapsley said.

“Although a code red means it’s the worst conditions for bush or grassfire, you’re still at risk on severe and extreme days.

These days are much more common, so it’s important you understand what they mean and what you will do when they are forecast.

“Don’t take any chances this summer. Keep an eye on fire danger ratings and know what you’re going to do on a severe, extreme or code red fire danger day,” he said.

Check fire danger ratings at cfa.vic.gov. au, by downloading the FireReady smartphone app, or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

IF YOU’RE travelling around Victoria this summer, there are a few things you need to do before you leave and while you’re away.

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Before you set off, check the fire danger ratings for the areas you’re travelling through and your destination.

Fire danger ratings predict how bad a fire would be if one started. The easiest way to check your rating is to visit cfa.vic.gov.au or download the FireReady smartphone app.

While you’re away, check fire danger ratings every day. On days of severe or extreme fire danger, it’s better to be in safer places like cities and towns.

Code red signals the worst possible conditions for a grass or bushfire. Never travel near bush or grass when a code red day has been forecast.

It’s also a good idea to pay a visit to an accredited visitor information centre while you’re away.

These centres can give you the fire danger rating for the day, as well as ideas of holiday activities that are safe on high fire risk days.

Remember, don’t rely on the map on your mobile phone – you might lose reception or power. It’s best to get a hard copy of maps whenever you can.

If a fire has started in your area, keep up to date with alerts and warnings by tuning into the local radio, going to cfa.vic.gov.au, or calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

bushfire season SP AusNet has been busy making your electricity network and community safer for the upcoming bushfire season.

Our crews are on track to clear 135,000 trees near powerlines, inspect 120,000 power poles by helicopter or vehicles and complete $95 million of electricity asset maintenance and repairs.

Prepare your property PREPARING your property is important, but it doesn’t mean that you’re fully prepared for fire.

Your responsibilities Please clear all vegetation from your electrical assets near your home, including private overhead electric lines.

It’s important that you inspect and report any damaged or faulty electrical assets to a registered electrician for repairing. Any questions, please call us on 1300 360 795.

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However, if you’ve cleared the gutters, kept the grass down and removed flammable items nearby, your house has a greater chance of not catching alight in a fire – and you’ve got a better chance of being able to return home.

“The fire risk around a home could be reduced by clearing out any potential fuel,” CFA chief officer Euan Ferguson said.

“Your preparation should start now. It sounds obvious, but don’t forget that it will be too late to get out the mower or slasher once the fire is around the corner.”

Tips for preparing your property for the fire season: • clear dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark from your garden; • store flammable items such as cardboard boxes or firewood well away from the house; • keep grassed areas well-trimmed; and • replace flammable types of mulch (for example wood chips or dry straw) with pebbles or rocks.

If you are planning to stay and defend, book a free CFA Home Bushfire Advice Service visit and use the Stay and Defend section of the FireReady Kit (available at cfa.vic.gov.au or by calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667).

For more information on preparing your property, go to cfa.vic.gov.au

Stay tuned: listening to the radio for updates about fire danger ratings can help inform decisions.

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Support CFA this Sunday

The community and the CFA: visitors dropped by Apex Park in Wonthaggi last year for CFA Sunday for a great family day learning about the Wonthaggi Fire Brigade and taking part in activities.

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The day is a chance for you to get down to your local station, meet the dedicated volunteers protecting your community and have a look at what they get up to when you hear those sirens sounding.

Wonthaggi Fire Brigade is holding its event from 10am until 2pm in Apex Park in Wonthaggi.

There’ll be plenty of trucks available to have a look at and for the kids to climb up on, including the Dandenong Ladder Platform.

If you’re lucky, the friendly firefighters may even let you have a go at using one of the big hoses.

There’ll also be a free barbecue lunch for everyone visiting on the day.

Korumburra Fire Brigade is also hosting a great day from 10am

until 2pm at its station in Mine Road.

Loch Rescue will be joining the CFA on the day, and volunteers will also be holding displays on the fire simulation table between 11am and 1pm (weather permitting).

Visitors will be invited to take a look around the station and see the facilities, as well as have their photo taken on a fire truck.

A free barbecue will be provided at 12 noon and a kids colouring competition will also be held, with the prize being a fire truck visit for their next birthday.

Leongatha Fire Brigade is opening their station to the public between 10am and 2pm on Sunday and again, will be giving everybody the chance to climb up onto the trucks, have a look at the equipment firefighters use and even have a go at using some of it themselves.

With the brigade currently looking for new operational firefighters, it will also be a fantastic opportunity to meet some of the members and learn what being in the CFA is all about.

A free barbecue lunch will also be held for all visitors.

Other stations open this Sunday are: Foster (10am until 2pm), Yanakie (10am until 2pm), Mirboo North (11am until 4pm), Dumbalk (10am until 2pm), Inverloch (9am until 12 noon), Kongwak (10am until 2pm), Leongatha South (10am until 2pm), Meeniyan (10am until 2pm), Nerrena (10am until 2pm) and Ruby (11am until 1pm).

All will be hosting a general opening with fire related information, some giveaways and providing a barbecue for community members.

So head down to your local fire station, help yourself to a snag or two and support the CFA this Sunday!

Think before burning WITH the weather getting warmer and the bushfire season approaching, many people are starting to burn off on their properties to reduce the risk of fires.

Often, however, these seemingly innocent burn offs can amount to big problems, such as runaway flames engulfing more than what you bargained for.

The CFA is asking all community members to take full responsibility when deciding to burnoff in the coming months.

Leongatha Fire Brigade member Andy Kay said from now until April every year, the CFA is called out to a number of burnoffs that have gone out of control.

“We attend grass and scrub fires around 99 out of 100 times throughout this time of the year,” he said.

“A lot of the time we’re called out unnecessarily too because someone is burning off and they’ve ducked inside to get a cup of tea and the fire’s gone a bit further than it should.”

Andy said there are a number of rules and regulations people can follow to ensure a drama free burnoff.

Firstly, three metres clearance is re-

Please ring: South Gippslanders are urged to advise the CFA of burnoffs to avoid false alarms.

quired both around the circumference of the fire, as well as above the fire.

“Do not burn off underneath trees!” Andy said.

“Especially eucalyptus trees, because they burn very well.”

Residents should also check the wind conditions before lighting a fire, and shouldn’t allow a fire to keep burning if the weather forecast is reporting any wind changes.

A fire requires adult supervision at all times, and all burnoffs should also be registered with the CFA before they are lit.

“A lot of the times with unregistered fires, people are out walking with their mobile phones, they see the smoke and flame and call it in and we attend for no reason,” Andy said.

“If the fire is registered, we can actually call the person who has lit it and check with them whether the fire is still under control or not.”

Before burning off, you should also notify all your neighbours to prevent these kinds of scenarios.

You can register your burn by calling 1800 668 511.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 27

Railway station turns 100

By Simone Short WHILE many of the historic buildings surrounding us eventually disappear, the Wonthaggi Railway Station will be celebrating a significant milestone this weekend.

The station recently turned 100-years-old, with the building finished at the end of October in 1912.

The Wonthaggi and District Historical Society has organised a whole day filled with celebrations for the occasion, recognising not only the importance of the station itself, but all the rich history ingrained in the town.

In the 1880s, a

train line was built to towns throughout South Gippsland from Nyora through to Woolamai.

Soon enough, the State Coal Mine was established in Wonthaggi, but the only transport from Melbourne involved a ferry trip to San Remo followed by a horse and coach to Dalyston.

As a result, the town was soon granted a line of its own so coal could be transported back to the city.

President of the historical society, Sam Gatto, said the railway was a “lifeline” to the town.

“It was vital, and not only to Wonthaggi; the whole region opened up because of the railway,” he said.

Unfortunately, the train wasn’t to last, with the fi-

nal train passing through in 1978.

In 1981, the station became the home of the historical society, preserving photos, documents and artifacts from all around Wonthaggi.

Society secretary, Irene Williams, said she had a visitor to the museum just before closing time one day, who admitted to her he was the auditor who closed the station.

“We found his name in the book and he told me it closed because it cost too much to keep going and there were too many repairs needed for the bridges along the line,” she said.

“Well that was his version anyway.”

Today, the station is well looked after and upgrades are also in the works, with

Have say on energy THE Gippsland community will come together to discuss the future management of the region’s energy resources at a series of free events hosted by Regional Development Australia Gippsland.

Media personality James O’Loghlin will host the first Community Conversation event on Tuesday, November 20 at Morwell which will include an expert panel discussion and an opportunity for the community to join an open question and answer session.

Two additional workshop-style events will be held in Bairnsdale (Monday, November 26) and Leongatha (Wednesday, November 28).

Richard Elkington, chairperson of the Regional Development Australia Gippsland committee, said: “The Community Conversation events are about bringing together a cross-section of the Gippsland community to share their views about the future for energy in Gippsland.

“We’re encouraging robust debate and discussion about how we can create a more resilient economy, ensure greater sustainability of our natural resources and improve community wellbeing.

“The community’s views and opinions will play a pivotal role in informing how Gippsland’s future is shaped, so the more voices the better.”

Media personality James O’Loghlin said the events are a great way for Gippslanders to voice their own ideas on the region’s energy assets.

“During my time as host of the New Inventors, I learnt that Australians are incredibly talented and skilled at finding solutions to complex problems by bringing innovative and new ideas to the table,” he said.

“These events and workshops are also a fantastic opportunity for

local Gippsland residents to increase their knowledge, understanding and awareness of the energy resources sector.”

The major event brings together a panel of experts who will share a diverse range of knowledge and views, including: • Mary Aldred, executive director, Committee for Gippsland; • Andrew Lang, chairman, Sustainability Managed Australian Regional Timbers; • Graham White, business development manager, Garrad Hassan Pacific Pty Ltd; • Professor Frank Larkins, deputy vice chancellor international and Professor of Chemistry, University of Melbourne; chief scientist energy, Department of Primary Industries; and • Ian Nethercote, former CEO of Loy Yang Power and currently a member of the National Monash University Council.

For further details about Community Conversation events and workshops please visit www.rdagippsland.com.au.

The Morwell event will be held at the Italian Australian Club, Tuesday, November 20, 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

Finger food will be served between 6.30pm and 7pm.

The Bairnsdale event will be held at the Bairnsdale Sporting and Convention Centre, on Monday, November 26, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Finger food will be served between 6.30pm and 7pm.

The Leongatha event will be held at the Leongatha Golf Club, Leongatha South, on Wednesday, November 28, at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.

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plans to glass in the station platform to provide more room for exhibitions, with thousands of documents still packed away due to space restrictions.

The celebrations for the station’s centenary will take place this Sunday at Apex Park and the Railway Precinct, starting at 10.45am.

The program includes a performance by the Wonthaggi Citizen’s Band, guest speakers, singer John Coldebella and the cutting of the birthday cake.

Mitchell House’s Welcome to Wonthaggi Kit and the Wonthaggi Memories book to celebrate the town’s centenary will also be launched.

A cane ball demonstration and game and vintage cars will also be on show, and the Men’s Shed, Mitchell House, the Community Art Gallery and, of course, the Railway Station Museum will all be open.

Preserving history: Wonthaggi and District Historical Society president Sam Gatto and secretary Irene Williams inspect the old railway timetable at the century-old station, pointing out what time the train was scheduled to stop at Wonthaggi.

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AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE

As Christmas is rapidly approaching so too is the completion of the Victorian Desalination Project. At the time of writing all three 50GL streams of the plant had been fully commissioned and the plant was about to enter the reliability testing finalisation (RTF) phase.

RTF requires the plant to run at full capacity continuously, for 30 consecutive days. During this time the plant will be producing up to 450,000m3 of high quality drinking water per day. The water that is produced will flow into Cardinia Reservoir. Water quality in the pipeline is continuously monitored by the operations and maintenance team.

Once RTF has been completed, water production will be scaled back and the plant will be put into standby mode.

In standby mode the full complement of the Operations and Maintenance Team (52 people) will ensure that the plant remains ready to deliver water on demand, providing long term water security for Victoria.

The plant was always intended as a long term asset for the State and with a 100 year design life, it is guaranteed to be there whenever needed for generations to come.

The transfer pipeline will be active even when the plant is in standby mode as water from

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Cardinia Reservoir can be transferred under gravity from Cardinia Reservoir to the various connected water authorities along the pipeline.

Routine maintenance of the plant will need to be undertaken including flushing of the pipes and pumps, and various other activities. The modular design of the plant allows these activities to be undertaken in the most efficient manner possible.

The waste that is being produced during the desalination process has now been classified in accordance with EPA guidelines.

As we anticipated, this waste has been classified as general industrial waste, or in other words, non-toxic waste.

Now that classification has been confirmed, waste has started to be transported to SITA’s Taylors Road landfill in Dandenong South (generally referred to as Lyndhurst Landfill). This arrangement will continue post-commissioning and into the operations phase.

With construction complete and commissioning of the plant finalised, the focus of work is on the balance of the plant site, in particular the ecological restoration work that is being undertaken to complete the 225 hectares surrounding the plant site.

Planting of the millions of shrubs and trees and establishment of constructed dunes is progressing well. While it will take some time for the plants to establish themselves, the ecological reserve is really starting to take shape. Revegetation of the area will continue over the next 12 months and it is anticipated that the reserve will be opened to the public late 2013/early 2014.

With works almost complete, we want to let you see what has been achieved. TDJV recently announced community site tours will take place on 2 December.

We are pleased to have the opportunity to welcome the local community back to the site almost 18 months since the first community site tours were held. The community will again be transported from Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve by bus to and around the site. Visitors will have the opportunity to see inside the heart of the plant – the reverse osmosis building – from the viewing gallery located in the administration building.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 29

Ian Starkey: the renowned nurseryman will close his business on December 1.

See inside SES MOST of o us give nary a thought to the State Emergen Emergency Service – until we it needd it.

Going bush

By Matt Dunn

FOR Kooroman Native Flora Nursery’s Ian Starkey, the decision to close up the renowned business on Saturday, December 1 has not come easily.

For more than 30 years the committed native plant expert has poured his heart (you could say it’s a case of sap, sweat and tears) into growing millions of native trees. At peak production the nursery produced about 250,000 plants a year.

Ian and wife Aiko moved from Melbourne in the late 1970s, and quickly started growing plants at a rental property.

Inspired by a blossoming friendship with neighbour, Richard Lester – another native plant enthusiast – the couple decided to put down roots in Leongatha North and commit themselves to growing plants full time. They officially opened the nursery in 1983.

“We were working seven days a week at that stage. We went to go the Lardner field days for about 16 years, which was a good grounding for getting the word around for what we were doing,” Ian said.

“We’ve been selling here though since we bought the land here in 1978 or ‘9. Our main customers have been local farmers and it’s been a wonderful way to learn about the district.”

Ian said a four year stint as a council gardener also helped him to discover “what a wonderful place South Gippsland is”.

“It’s really a land of opportunity, a land of milk and honey. We got to know a lot of families that plant trees. Most of the farmers who love their land and enjoy their land plant trees,” he said.

Ian believes there has been a growing awareness amongst landowners of the value of native trees.

“Over the past 20 years the main part of our business has been supplying Landcare, which has been wonderful. The pinnacle of that was when Gipps Landcare was running. It was great, wonderful to deliver these plants to people and help them improve their properties,” Ian said.

Aiko is retiring from the Department of Education, and Ian said their life would involve a lot more travelling. With family in Japan and Canada, there are plenty of places and people to visit.

While he has been the face of the business, Ian said his wife was always “the backbone”.

Although he knows he will miss it, Ian has no regrets in hanging up his gardening gloves.

“You give up your weekends and it takes a lot out of you. Dealing with the public can take a toll too. While most of the public are wonderful, you do have to learn patience,” Ian said.

Ready for riders FOUR thousand cyclists are set to converge on South Gippsland as part of the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

After starting in Lakes Entrance this Saturday and after overnight stops at Bruthen, Briagolong, Rosedale, Traralgon and Yarragon, the ride will hit Mirboo North on November 30.

After an overnight stay in Mirboo North, riders will start a 100km trek to San Remo with a lunch stop at Inverloch.

On the last day of the event, riders travel from San Remo to the Phillip Island Penguin Reserve.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s tourism development officer Danielle Todaro has been working closely with the Mirboo North committee and community for the past six months to ensure a warm welcome, activities and great facilities for the riders, and an economic benefit for the town.

“People need to be aware of possible traffic delays on the Friday and Saturday (November 30 and December 1) and to take alternate routes if this is likely to be a problem.

“Riders will come off the Grand

Ridge Road and onto the Strzelecki Highway to enter Mirboo North. Their lunch stop is in Baromi Park and residents of Couper Street need to be aware that riders will be travelling down their street to get to the lunch stop.”

On Saturday, the riders will ride down the picturesque Loves Lane and through Dumbalk to Meeniyan and on to Koonwarra for a rest stop before proceeding to San Remo, their final overnight stay.

“Koonwarra will also have the opportunity to showcase its sustainability ethic to a receptive audience,” Ms Todaro said.

“The farmers market will be on, the Great Southern Rail Trail is right there, and there are delightful spots to grab a coffee, or relax in the surrounding parkland for a rest.”

A spokesperson from Bass Coast Shire Council said the ride is great for the community.

“Local business and attractions are encouraged to take advantage of visitors while they are here as well.

“Traditionally the rate of return visitation of participants is high and the ride is a fantastic way to promote Bass Coast and the region.”

Then the cry goes out “Where are they?”

“They” are volunteers who join, train and serve because they want to give back to their community.

Many of the members of the Leongatha Unit of the SES have belonged for a long time.

Controller Tony Lindhard for example, has clocked up 35 years. A number of others have nearly reached that milestone too.

That alone equates to over 100 years of skill and experience.

But the unit needs more young muscle.

“A lot of us are over 50,” said Tony, “and we don't have the physical strength that we used to.”

Muscle is often needed on the job.

The unit attends accidents, the aftermath of storms and earthquakes, helps other emergency services such as the CFA, Ambulance Victoria and South GippslandShireCouncil.

Members have rescued cats from trees, dogs stuck under houses, herded cattle from the road in the fog and the dark, rescued horses from floods and cattlestuckinthemudinrivers.

And that's just a small example.

The unit is funded by the State Government, shire council, donations from organisations and individuals and government grants.

Because of that, members feel the unit needs to show it is open and transparent.

Rescue ready: pictured in front of the big SES rescue vehicle are, from left, Ricky Marvin, Val Bremner, Chas Baillie and Brian Rintoule of the Leongatha SES unit. A huge display and plenty of fun for the family is assured at the Open Day this Saturday, November 24.

“It is important that public groups show how they work, how they spend their money and what they actually do,” Tony explained.

Accordingly, the Leongatha unit is holding an open day on Saturday, November 24, between 10am and 2pm (or 14:00 in SES-speak).

Tony said he hopes lots of people will go to the unit's headquarters at 12 Watson Road, to have a look around, ask any questions and, hopefully, also consider joining.

There will be showbags for children.

He and Val Bremner, whose role is to report jobs attended by the unit

back to SES headquarters, are very enthusiastic about the SES. They would like younger people to absorb some of that passion and consider joining.

“You join the SES because you want to help people and put back to your community. You also gain skills that are useful in other parts of life,” Val explained. These skills include comprehensive first aid.

The Leongatha unit has to be ready to respond with three crews of four or five people at any one time. The last time there was a bad storm, the unit took 50 calls for assistance.

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Fun time: Lee Anne McLean (right) and Sarina Olsen (left) with Sarina’s children at the immunisation party.

A love for all time

By Matt Dunn WOORAYL Lodge residents Albert and Lorraine Hanks celebrated 66 years of marriage on Wednesday.

Albert, a former Berrys Creek dairy farmer, gave a cheeky explanation for the longevity of his relationship: a lack of reliable transport.

“Nowadays they’ve got their cars. They’re shooting here and going there, and so forth. They get in their car and they’re gone,” he said.

Lorraine, who wore a brides’ veil for the celebration, which included cup cakes and music, said her children, Norman and

Grace, were the best thing that had come of out her union with Albert.

“Having the kids sort of took over everything,” Lorraine said. She said life as a mother was hard work, but always worth the effort.

Despite the time restraints imposed by family and farm, Lorraine always found time for her beloved man. Unusual for the day, she was older than her Albert. Now, at 90 and 87, the difference is negligible.

Still, Grace joked that her mother had been a “cougar”.

“They’re lucky to be here together. They’re still very close, which is very encouraging,” she said.

Way back: Albert and Lorraine on their wedding day in 1946. The couple has had a relation full of love and laugher.

All my love, forever: Albert and Lorraine Hanks celebrated 66 years of marriage on Wednesday.

Good needles!

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s immunisation team is celebrating another highly successful October Immunisation Awareness campaign.

Council’s immunisation coordinator Tim De Vere said such services are integral to community health and wellbeing.

“So every October we like to get out and about in the shire, and educate children and parents in particular about the importance of immunisation through a range of fun activities,” he said.

Several immunisation parties are held for the one to five-year-olds, with balloons, party food, colouring in, face painting and entertainment to create a positive association for them with immunisation.

“This year we saw lots of new families using the service and were pleased to see familiar faces returning for their fouryear-old immunisations,” Mr De Vere said. ”It is such an impressionable age and already we can see the benefits of these parties which we have been holding for the past five years.”

Mr De Vere and his team also visit

primary schools across the shire to talk to Grade 6 students about the importance of immunisation, and to prepare them for their Year 7 immunisations.

“I reinforce how it will support their lifelong health, and encourage them to ask any questions that will help reduce anxiety, often gleaned from creative stories,” he said.

“We then invite students to submit what they’ve learnt in the form of a poem, picture, story, collage or cartoon. The entries are judged on content (not artistic ability), and may be used for future promotions.”

The annual competition between the larger secondary colleges for the highest return rate of Year 7 and Year 10 immunisation consent cards was once again a great success.

“Mirboo North Secondary College took the prize, achieving an overall return rate of 98.4 per cent,” Mr De Vere said.

“It was a superb effort, with all schools significantly increasing their return rates from last year – and it engenders lots of friendly rivalry, which is fun.”

For further information about council’s immunisation services, please call 5662 9200.

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Prestigious Parkside

Prepare to be impressed T

HE prestigious design of this residence and its layout is something special that is not often found in our district.

The executive-style home of 35 squares is set on a 900sqm block (approximately) in popular Parkside Close.

The two storey brick and tile construction has four bedrooms plus a study.

Upstairs the master bedroom is equipped with en suite, walk-in robe together with its own balcony and views towards Koonwarra.

An informal lounge room is wired for home theatre and provides a separate area for the growing family, plus three generous sized bedrooms and the main bathroom, all with views over the town and surrounding countryside.

Downstairs the entrance hall extends to a separate study and additional bathroom and flows through to a formal lounge.

The informal living/meals and kitchen hub occupies a large area.

The light and bright kitchen, as you would expect is spacious and functional.

Installed are top of the range Technika appliances including under-bench 900mm oven, 900mm gas cooktop, designer range-hood, not to mention the

Fisher and Paykel two drawer dishwasher.

The entertainment area continues outdoors with a large covered area.

The internal fit-out includes ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling, sun control in selected rooms via sun blinds and intercom system.

The garden is fully landscaped and well designed for easy maintenance.

Side gates provide access to the rear of the block.

This wonderful family home with adjoining parkland, provides the opportunity to incorporate all the latest features that are designed to make life that little bit easier.

LEONGATHA Location: 25 Parkside Close Bedrooms: 4 (plus study) Bathrooms: 3 Car spaces: 2 Price: $510,000 Open for inspection: Saturday, November 24 from 1pm to 1.30pm Agent: Insight Real Estate in conjunction with SEJ Real Estate Contact: Insight on 5662 2220 or SEJ on 5662 40333

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HIS BEAUTIFULLY presented home is conveniently located to all the schools.

The owners’ pride in this property is easy to see, with the manicured gardens and spotless presentation throughout.

This home boasts two separate and spacious living areas, with expansive glass creating light-filled rooms.

The kitchen has huge bench space with breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and dishwasher.

The master bedroom has a generous en suite and walk-in robe.

A sliding door leads to covered decking which overlooks the gazebo and sheltered barbecue area.

The backyard has an aviary and kids’ cubby house and adjoins farmland.

This property is a must-see.

LEONGATHA Location: 18 Griffin Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 1 Price: $330,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

ONLY 6 LEFT The Springs Estate subdivision fills a great need for larger allotments in the local market.

Ranging in size from 4001m2 up to 5889m2, (or 1.47 acres), these blocks will suit those requiring space for the kids to grow and for the shed lover who owns a caravan or boat, whilst still being located in close proximity to town.

The blocks are fully serviced and the boulevard curbed and channelled.

With only 6 blocks left, opportunities are running out for a relaxed lifestyle.

Families will have the convenience of a school-bus stop on the highway, at Boags Road, Leongatha, thus alleviating the problem of transporting children to and from school.

Prices start from $190,000 STO4890438

5662 5800

15 Bair Street, Leongatha stockdaleleggo.com.au/leongatha

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Servicing South Gippsland with our 4 office network - Leongatha, Mirboo North, Korumburra and Inverloch

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/leongatha www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/mirboonorth

42 Koonwarra Road Leongatha Like a new penny

OPEN 7 DAYS

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Faultless 3 bedroom home with huge street appeal. The home has been well looked after which is evident upon inspection, with the neat paintwork throughout. Inside boasts a spacious lounge room with a gas heater and r/c a/c. The kitchen-dining is light and bright with a new stove and ample cupboard space.

The home is maintenance friendly with aluminium cladding and aluminium colonial windows. The carport can easily be moved over to allow rear access to the big backyard with a single lock up shed. Easy walk to the medical facilities and the main st.

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11 Park Drive Leongatha Delightful home with a lot of appeal

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Open the door at 11 Park Drive and be prepared to be impressed, Enter a beautiful wide hallway filled with natural light and the journey has just begun, this one of those home that the more you look the better it gets, it's a home with interesting features and a nice architectural feel to it .High ceilings, dual living, ducted gas heating, dream kitchen and bathroom, stunning décor, large undercover deck its all here, your inspection invited.

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, November 25, 1pm to 1.30pm

18 Carr Avenue Leongatha Room to work, rest & play

16 Gibson Street Leongatha Top of the town

Strzelecki Highway, Leongatha Superb 101 acres

Well-built home on a huge 1020m2 block. Spacious open plan living with a galley kitchen, WI pantry & a sunny dining area, nat gas heating & SFH. Massive covered outdoor area with bistro blinds creating an allweather area. Backyard has a lock up shed & cubby.

Only 6 mths old, great direct side access into yard, room for shedding if required. Open plan living, kitchen & dining. 2nd living area can be closed off for use as a home theatre or rumpus room. Ducted natural gas heating & evap cooling & huge timber deck.

61 Peart Street, Leongatha Complete make over

Located only 3 kms from Leongatha, this property is perfectly set up for horticulture. Irrigated 101 acres of highly fertile river flats and undulating red and grey soil. 130 megalitres licence.

Superbly renovated W/B home within walking distance to shops, level block & shedding. Stylish bathrooms & kitchen, dining area adjacent to living area & office, BIRS, WIR & ensuite to master bdrm.

Inspect to appreciate.

$385,000

$398,000 Sole agent

$625,000

$360,000

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5 Higg Street Leongatha Inspection a must 3 yr old home offers as-new condition. 4bdrms + study, smart tiled bathroom with corner spa, BIR's, ensuite & WIR to the master bedroom, open plan kitchen, living & dining area, R/C air con, 2nd living area overlooking the yard plus outdoor entertaining area.

$419,000

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41 Byrne Street Leongatha Ideal entry level property

Like space but want to live in town? Capital growth potential here with this quality home in excellent condition in a prime location. Possible unit development (STCA) or just enjoy the garden and space that abounds.

3 bdrms, bathroom with sep. bath & shower, R/C air con, laminated kitchen with elec cooking, sep. sleep-out/office, adjacent to park & handy to rail trail. Terms 10% on signing, Bal 60 days.

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2/18 Clinton Crt $265,000

3bdrm

105-107 McCartin St $305,000

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7-9 Allison St $315,000

B/new

Unit 2/71 Shinglers St $340,000

B/new

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, November 25, 11am to 11.30am

56 Horn Street Leongatha In a renting rut?

Well maintained & set out with open plan kitchen/meals area, formal dining, lounge room with R/C A/C & BIR's. Located on a good block with a established garden, Undercover paved pergola & garden shed. Short walk to all schools & tafe college.

$259,000 Sole agent

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13 Josephine Court Mirboo North Top Spot!

Appealing WB home, conveniently located near schools. Side access to backyard & shed, 2 living areas, updated bathroom, R/C air conditioner & SFH, fresh paint, spacious kitchen & dining area.

Inspection sure to please

40 Baths Road Mirboo North Perfect place to start

This 1 acre north facing allotment is the perfect opportunity to build yourself a dream home within a short stroll to the centre town. Power, water, town

Neat home within short stroll to centre of town. 3 Lge bedrooms, modern bathroom, semi open plan lounge / kitchen, Rc air, heat bank, garage and fully fenced.Perfect first home or investment property!

$175,000 Sole agent

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STO4890432

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

Michael Hanily Jason Harris 0417 640 079 0417 311 756

Christie Bowler 0407 812 904

5668 1300

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

Natalie Couper 0428 941 541

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Starting out or scaling down?

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HE combination to be found with this town-centre property is rarely sought because it’s usually too hard to find, and that is what makes it so special.

So many people who are scaling down naturally seek a unit.

But with that comes no shed, and often a huge price to pay for a flat stroll to shops.

Here in Long Street is a house with very little garden to worry about - about as much as your average unit.

But it does have that elusive shed, big enough for wood working, a pool table or some exercise equipment - or the whole lot. Not only that. Wide, rear lane access lets you swing the van in and park it under cover when you are not grey nomadding about the countryside.

Ticking boxes yet?

Or are you a tradie with no time for gardening?

Here you can walk home from the pub, enjoy barbies under cover and even work from home in the back shed.

Are your boxes ticked yet?

Family and friends can visit with ease, because the parking’s plentiful, and the under

cover outdoor entertaining area is sheltered and light.

Kids and grandkids can wander in after school because you are so close to the centre of things, including a medical centre two doors away.

Housework is kept to a minimum, with a practical and easy floor plan layout.

Two bedrooms, separate toilet, separate laundry, separate bathroom, roomy lounge, formal entry; all is easy care, easy to live in and equally easy to leave for weeks or months on end.

Brand new carpets, and feature ornamental fireplace, along with spacious kitchen, and brick construction all add to the sound, viable nature of this property, whether you are starting out or pretending to scale down.

Who will buy?

LEONGATHA Location: 7 Long Street Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 3 Price: $275,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998

Ideal four bedroom home with storage

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HIS beautifully maintained quality brick veneer home sits on a corner block in an excellent location.

With a school bus to all schools driving past your door, this four bedroom home is ideal for a family.

Featuring master with en suite and walk-in robe, builtin robes to other bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioner, large open plan living/dining/kitchen area with a second reverse cycle air conditioner and solid timber floors.

A built in entertainment unit in the lounge is perfect for hiding away DVDs, recorders, games and cords.

A big double garage opens directly into the house while there is space for four cars to park in the driveway, and a carport with roller door accessed

NEW LISTING

from Carr Avenue is perfect for a caravan or boat.

An all weather undercover entertainment deck, a second paved sitting area, lock up garden shed and double gates accessing the backyard complete this impressive home.

LEONGATHA Location: 1 Norview Drive Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 4 Price: $430,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA PRICE, POSITION, POTENTIAL

LEONGATHA

A VERY NEAT, LOW MAINTENANCE PROPERTY

WILD DOG VALLEY A PEACEFUL RURAL RETREAT

RUBY “CARDIFF” - 40 ACRES OF PRIME, RED SOIL

$200,000

$275,000 Sole agent

$360,000 Sole agent

$590,000 Sole agent

A Californian Bungalow needing TLC. Perfect for the keen renovator.

Set on approx. 780 sqm, with a colourful old cottage garden. Home consists of entry hall, kitchen, lounge, 3 BRs, bathroom & laundry.

Original dado panelling, fireplaces, wall-paper & large double sash windows are intact. Ideal for tradies wanting to build a large shed with easy rear lane access. Just 120 m walk to town centre.

Insight

This private, affordable home is in a quiet location & is in superb condition, never needing to be painted. Home includes 3 BRs & sleepout, renovated kitchen, ducted heating, paved undercover patio/BBQ area& double carport. Manicured gardens are low maintenance. With rear yard access & all in excellent condition, inspection is highly recommended.

A great chance to purchase an ideal rural retreat/ family home. This property is well sheltered & on 7 acres (approx) not far out of town.

The low maintenance renovated home has verandahs to 3 sides, 4BRs, open plan living, bathroom, 2 semi -en suites & study. It is private & set on a rise with picturesque creek views .Also has 2 dams, stables, double machinery shed& 2 chook sheds.

A magnificent parcel of land noted for its heavy carrying capacity, with panoramic views across towards Leongatha township, Includes a comfortable weather -board family home, machinery shed, disused dairy, hay shed, stockyards, spring-fed dam, pump & laneway. Suitable for grazing horses, market gardens or lifestyle property.

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

5662 2220

Web insightrealestate.com.au Email reception@insightrealestate.com.au

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The Life ‘n’ Style Specialists MIRBOO NORTH

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Gorgeous Acre on the Golf Course

Timber Cutter’s Cottage c1900

Enigmatic A-frame

This well-appointed, unique split-level residence presides over its 2+ acres majestically. Gourmet kitchen, 4BRs, 2 bathrooms, sep rumpus, study, vast decking, Jacuzzi, pony paddock & garaging.

53 Balook Street $600,000 - $640,000

Directly opposite the 14th tee of the picturesque Mirboo Nth Golf Club, this 2 BR log cabin is sited on its own level, botanical acre.

Double carport, workshop & storage sheds.

2 Galvins Road Offers over $250,000

Exquisite getaway. Period charm, modern comfort, tranquil 1 acre garden & close to shops. Opportunity to purchase on a WIWO basis all furniture and Business Registration.

12 Old Thorpdale Road $285,000

Taking its cue from the A-Frame chalets of alpine climes, this home has living spaces downstairs, and 3 BR on the upper level. Tandem carport, fenced yard with chook run, & more. kaz hughes 11 Scarlett Street $225,000 0417 516 998

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INSPECT Sun 2-2.30pm

INSPECT Sun 12-12.30pm

NEW LISTING

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Botanical paradise on the river

Something Super Special from Santa?

You won’t ever want to come inside from the peaceful, botanic surrounds but when you do, it will be to a comfortable and spacious home with a brand new kitchen in which to convert your garden produce into culinary delights! Brick, ranch style with northerly aspects to living zones, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a “vogue� kitchen with stone benchtops and self-closing ' ( )

Set on an elevated 1 acre-plus lot in Mirboo North’s established Lifestyle District, this very modern residence is a tantalising treat. With 3 separate living areas, 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, all $ % !

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Stainless steel 900w range & cooktop, 2 split system air cons, spa bath, plush carpets, porcelain tiles, direct-in home access from the double garage, and more. Buy for Christmas!

335 Mirboo Road

16 Wells Road

$380,000 - $410,000

LEONGATHA

$470,000 - $495,000

allen bartlett

0417 274 624

DUMBALK

INSPECT Sat 2-2.30pm

INSPECT Sun 1-1.30pm

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Starting out or pretending to scale down?

Cute country farmhouse – nearly three acres

Here is a 2 bedroom house with very little garden to worry about, so it’s a bit like a unit. But it has a big garage, rear lane access and is just a short walk to shops and medical facilities. It’s ideal for: retirees who still want some SPACE, tradies who don’t want to garden, investors who require

seeking fabulous in-town easy living. Light, airy, spacious living rooms, great outdoors.

Your animals will greet you as you drive beside their paddock to your original, cute farm house set at the top and back of your land. From the vantage point of a rocking chair on the verandah you will admire your hedged, country gardens, and the farm lands beyond. The 4 bedroom WB home features high ceilings, 2 bathrooms, double garage, and big rooms. Accented with mature trees, lawns and brick pathways, in an idyllic setting close to coastal and country delights and townships.

7 Long Street

65 Sweeneys Lane

$270,000

LEONGATHA

$350,000 - $375,000

MIRBOO NORTH

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Partially Renovated Residence on 7 Superb Acres

Set beneath some beautiful English trees, providing summer shade & winter sunshine, the setting

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enough to be worth the effort of an upgrade, a second big living area, three big bedrooms, bathroom, & laundry. Higher ceilings, good light, approx 650 sqm near level block, with brick garage & room to either extend the house or create a big decked area. Priced to meet today’s market.

In a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by other small holdings and farms, this 7-plus acre lifestyle parcel has rich soils, fenced paddocks, shelter trees, a dam, and very gentle fall suitable for horses or your choice of stock. The home is a “work-in-progress� and the renovation to-date has

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17 Bruce Street

170 Old Nicholls Road

$245,000 - $270,000

LEONGATHA

janine pepyat

$340,000 - $365,000 0409 292 808

LEONGATHA INSPECT Sat 2.45-3.15pm

INSPECT Sat 1.15-1.45pm

Turn-er this one into something special!

“The d’Arcy Doyle� – a true Aussie icon!

Here is a real surprise package and one that could become your investment or portfolio project!

All the components are here: separate entrance hall, double doors to lounge, updated and roomy kitchen, sunroom, three big bedrooms PLUS an extension providing either an extra large living room or 4th bedroom zone with its own bathroom! It’s intriguing, it’s bigger than you think and the big, north facing back yard has beautiful shade trees, garden shed and paved entertaining area!

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2 Eccles Way

www.promcountryre.com.au

lisa williams

0438 133 385

$270,000

Prom Country

$399,000

@fnpromcountry

Mirboo Nth

5668 1660

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Luxury on 13.5 acres with water views R

ECENTLY renovated, this four bedroom residence offers both views and privacy and is only 3km from Inverloch.

With formal lounge, three bathrooms, modern kitchen with quality appliances, open plan living area with north sun, and an entertaining area offering spectacular views of the Bunurong coast.

This property has the option of including a state-of-the-art equestrian complex for a negotiated price.

This property is ideal for the equine enthusiast with excellent handling facilities and an Olympic sized riding arena.

The 13.5 acres has an integrated paddock layout, with full electric fencing, plus reticulated water system, machinery and storage sheds.

It is also an ideal location for B&B, market garden/nursery or function centre, with STCA. All this is located only three kilometres from Inverloch and less than two hours from Melbourne.

This is horse heaven.

INVERLOCH Location: 301 Inverloch Venus Bay Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Land size: 13.5 acres Price: $1,200,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111

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UST listed is this faultless three bedroom home with huge street appeal and neat paintwork throughout.

The home has been well looked after which is evident upon inspection.

Inside boasts a spacious lounge room with a gas heater and reverse cycle air-conditioner.

The kitchen-dining is light and bright with a new stove and ample cupboard space.

All three bedrooms are a good size and have built-in robes.

Outside the home is maintenance-friendly with aluminium cladding and aluminium colonial windows.

The carport can easily be moved over to allow rear access to the big backyard with a single lock up shed.

All this within an easy walk to the medical facilities and the main street.

LEONGATHA Location: 42 Koonwarra Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 1 Price: $269,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

Partially renovated residence on seven superb acres

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N A picturesque rural setting, surrounded by other small holdings and farms, this seven-plus acre lifestyle parcel has rich soils, three fenced paddocks, shelter trees, a dam, roundyard, and very gentle fall suitable for horses or your choice of stock.

The home is a ‘work-in-progress’ and the renovation to-date has both ‘personality and practicality’– and there’s scope to still add your own design flair to the remainder.

There are four good-sized bedrooms (three with TV points), the main being particularly large, with a new crisp en suite.

The main bathroom evokes a bygone era and features a claw-foot bath and colonial vanity.

The galley-style kitchen features ‘early settler’ style timber cupboards and dresser and is located

MIRBOO NORTH Location: 170 Old Nicholls Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 4 New Price: $340,000 $365,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Allen Bartlett on 0417 274 624

in the centre of the home alongside a meals area.

When complete, the large, rear living room will become the heart of the home, with its wood heater keeping it toasty in the cooler months.

There’s extensive older-style shedding including a 10x10m open-sided machinery/hay shed with concrete floor, ample parking, and shed for tack or horse feed.

The garden is low-maintenance in design, perfect for those with a busy lifestyle, or those looking for a weekender where they can arrive and relax rather than arrive to work.

On Old Nicholls Road, near the corner of Nicholls Road, the property is only 4.5km from vibrant Mirboo North, or about a seven minute drive.

Best of all, this property’s priced to suit your pocket.

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Now this is lifestyle!

IF YOU’VE been looking for a small acre lifestyle property but found the current

offerings don’t quite measure up with your ‘wish list’, here’s one that’s guaranteed to

tick the boxes.

On five gently sloping acres, and enjoying uninterrupted views across the surrounding countryside,

this two storey, four to five bedroom home will accommodate even the largest of families.

It features four living zones, three bathrooms, spacious kitchen with large north facing window taking in the views.

In floor slab heating downstairs plus a freestanding wood heater keep the living areas cosy, while generous windows allow plenty of warmth and light

to fill the home.

The 18m x 6m Colorbond shed provides plenty of space for storage and also houses the 4.5kw solar electric system which ensures minimal power bills for many years to come.

Located approximately 7km from Leongatha on a quiet no through road, this property strikes that perfect balance between convenience and peaceful living.

Lifestyle at its best.

NERRENA Location: 15 Harrisons Road Bedrooms: 4-5 Bathrooms: 3 Price: $580,000 Open for inspection: Saturday, November 24 from 11.30am to 12.15pm Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922

Local people with national connections Real Estate

Available 7 Days Home is where the story begins MEENIYAN

Look at that garden!

LEONGATHA

Be ready for a surprise!

LEONGATHA

Walk to town LEONGATHA

NEW CE PRI

NEW G TIN LIS

NEW G TIN LIS

OFI: Sat, Nov 24, 10.30am-11.00am ! 2.7 acres in the heart of Meeniyan ! Cedar 3/4 bdrm or study, 2 living

areas ! Gorgeous gardens in a quiet & private area of town

$420,000 NEW G TIN LIS 341 Grazing property

! Solid brick 3 bdrm home on 790m2

block ! In ground pool, double garage & bbq area ! Colourful gardens, close to CBD

! Charming 2 bdrm unit with

northerly aspect ! Safe & secure situated at the front of a block of 4 ! Nothing to do just move in & enjoy

! 3 bdrm home on 1188m2 block

only 7 years old

! RC/AC in all bedrooms. Master

bdrm has WIR through to ensuite

! Double garage with direct access

Upwards of $315,000

$270,000

Upwards of $350,000

They don’t come any better LEONGATHA

Love at first sight MIRBOO NORTH

Country living at its best HALLSTON

POUND CREEK ! Bitumen Road frontage with heavy

duty stock yards

! Central laneway through property,

excellent pastures

! Watered by dams also has water

views of Anderson’s Inlet

! The property has a current

planning permit to subdivide into 3 allotments ! Vendor terms available

$6,250 per acre

! Stylish rendered brick family with

Colorbond & timber features ! Light filled kitchen with numerous entertaining areas. ! Double garage & easy to maintain gardens

! Charming 3 B/R olde world home ! Majestic canopy of mature English

oaks & cottage gardens ! 82 acres of heavy carrying country including riding arena

$540,000

149 Acre grazing property Hollins Road -TRIDA

! 2.5 acres manicured gardens,

orchard & more

! 2 living areas, 3 bdrm, ensuite to

main/outstanding views

! 30x20 workshop plus double garage

$420,000

$850,000

Family luxury in Parkside Close Family Home - Desirable Location LEONGATHA LEONGATHA

NEW G TIN LIS

UNDER CONTRACT ! ! ! !

2 stand shearing shed Stockyards 6 dams and semi permanent creek Currently running sheep, cows, & calves

$2,950 per acre

Barry Redmond 0418 515 666

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2 storey executive home of 35sq on a 900m2 block ! Large open living, quality kitchen & alfresco dining area ! Formal lounge wired for home theatre

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3 Bdrm all with ensuites plus study or 4th bdrm downstairs ! Solid brick 2 storey on 656m2 block established garden ! Large rumpus/games room

$510,000

South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA

5662 4033 www.sej.com.au

$349,000

Glenys Foster 0408 515 665 SEJ5260385

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Home is where the story begins H

ERE is 2.7 acres located in the heart of Meeniyan now being offered for sale.

A classic cedar home nestled in picturesque gardens features.

The home comprises open plan living with kitchen looking out over the gardens and a large paved outdoor area, as well as three generous bedrooms plus study or fourth bedroom and two bathrooms.

A formal lounge with solid wood heater set in a brick feature wall completes this property.

It is a cosy family home in a quiet

and private area of town yet close to the shops and school.

This property has huge potential for a future subdivision (STCA), or just enjoy the space and become selfsufficient and grow your own food.

MEENIYAN Location: 17-19 Brendan Street Bedrooms: 3-4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $450,000 Agent: SEJ Real Estate Contact: Glenys Foster on 0408 515 665

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INVERLOCH 5A CRE S

ON SITE - Saturday December 1, 11am

Brand new home on 71 acres 4 bedroom, open plan living, 2x RC/AC Stunning rural views Ideal fattening/grazing hill country Stock watered by dams

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23 HIGH STREET, INVERLOCH • 4 bdrm and ensuite • Double LUG plus workshop • Just near boat ramp

$230,000

$580,000

Asking $775,000

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113 MCCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA • Impressive 4br home on corner block • Stylish kitchen, quality fittings • Carport, shed, rear deck & stunning gardens

15 YOUNG STREET, LEONGATHA • Classic Californian Bungalow • 3 bedroom, lounge, dining, separate kitchen • 100m to CBD, rear lane access

$425,000

$200,000

8 EVAN PLACE, INVERLOCH • 4 bdrm and ensuite • Swimming pool • Close to inlet beach, quiet area.

Asking $545,000

61 PEART STREET, LEONGATHA • Builders own - full renovations • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas • Great location - A must see!

2a DAVISON STREET, LEONGATHA • As new - 3 bedrooms • Master with ensuite, 2nd bathroom • Outdoor entertaining, great location

8 HALFORD STREET, INVERLOCH • 3 bdrm BV, large block • Plenty of room • Develop site STCA

$1,250,000

$360,000

$350,000

Asking $450,000

5 SCARLETT CLOSE, LEONGATHA • Architectural passive solar design • 4bdrm,2living,2bathroom.Uninterruptedruralviews • Built by renowned local builder

93 ALBERT RUTTLE DRIVE, INVERLOCH • 3 acres, ocean views • 4 bdrm, shedding • Pool, dam, just perfect

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90 DUNCANS ROAD, INVERLOCH • “Umbi Gumbi” - 148 Acre grazing property • 4 br BV home with ensuite, double garage • Only 10 kms from Inverloch’s golden beaches

ACR — UNITS 4— ES

1270 NERRENA ROAD, LEONGATHA • 4 Bedroom family home on 4 quality acres • U/C outdoor entertaining, verandahs all sides • Onlyminutesfromtownwithschoolbuspastfrontgate

$785,000

$450,000

175 HARVEY ROAD, RUBY VIA LEONGATHA • 3br brick homestead on 3 acres • Fully self contained cottage • Peaceful location with rural views

$549,000

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3A CRE S

$439,000

Asking $990,000

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“CARRELLY” 575 CANAVANS RD, LEONGATHA • Unique architect designed property • Landscaped gardens & B&B opportunity • Main residence + fully self contained 2 bdrm cottage

24 HORN STREET, LEONGATHA • Charming 3 br home with formal lounge • U/C outdoor entertaining, L/U garage, 2 carports • Low maintenance - easy living

$330,000

1 NORVIEW DRIVE, LEONGATHA • Ideal 4 bedroom home • 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms • Corner block, dual access

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Lifestyle living at its best L

OCATED within a short h drive to the charming township of Mirboo North is this perfect lifestyle property on 22 acres providing space, privacy and surrounded by nothing other than rolling green hills and tranquil gardens.

The home comprises open plan living/dining/sitting room andd kitchen large double ki h with i h new electric l i cooker, k four f l d bl bedb d rooms all with built-in robes, master with en suite and separate toilet, large study / home office, split system and SFH perfect for those cosy nights in front of the fire. The home boasts natural light and beautiful views through the large floor to ceiling windows.

In addition there is a separate self contained unit located on the lower level of the home.

The unit is complete with two large bedrooms, separate

shower room, spa and open plan living/kitchen.

This unit is ideal for an additional family member or the perfect place to operate a business from home without disturbing the family.

Outside, the front verandah makes the perfect place to sit and unwind from the day and enjoy the peace and beautiful views.

The rear verandah is equipped to enjoy the warmer months, with a covered barbecue or dining area.

This property is the perfect package for those looking for rural living with town convenience. The property is well appointed, with everything you need for sustainable family living with stockyards, loading race, crush, ample shedding, near new fencing, dam, orchard with an abundance of fruit trees, vegie patch, hot house, bird aviaries, chook run and a fully fenced children’s park and playground area.

Well worth the look!

MIRBOO NORTH Location: 130 St Ellens Road Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Price: $585,000 Open for inspection: Saturday, November 24 from 11am to 12pm.

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This property is full of surprises one being an 8x4 metre in-ground kidney shaped pool; just what you need for the hot summer

to come.

The home features a functional well planned kitchen, brick feature wall with solid wood heater, ducted gas heating and two reverse cycle split systems.

The bedrooms are very generous in size and look out onto the beautiful gardens.

There is a study, plus access into the house can be directly through the garage.

A paved outdoor area leads to the barbecue entertaining area, pool and a double concreted garage with excellent storage space.

This home would be ideal for a retired couple, young family, with a central location and a easy walk to the town.

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LEONGATHA Location: 4 Shingler Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $315,000 Agent: SEJ Real Estate Contact: Glenys Foster on 0408 515 665

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Learning lots: Geoffrey Houghton and Andrea Lacy of Inverloch chat with Christine McKenzie and Kerrin Barker of Wonthaggi at the Alzheimer’s forum.

Taking notes: Leongatha residents Rita Franklin, Christine Robertson and Marjorie Jarvis benefited from the forum.

Healthy heart deters dementia LOOKING after your heart will also benefit your brain.

That was the message delivered at a forum in Leongatha last Tuesday, about reducing the risk of dementia.

That advice should be heeded, with the incidence of dementia rising. About 300,000 Australians now have dementia and that figure is expected to rise to a million by 2050.

While the condition is more likely to affect older people, about 20,000 Australians aged under 65 also suffer.

Eighty people attended the event, Dementia prevention – myth or reality?, held by Alzheimer’s Australia and South Gippsland Shire Council at the Dakers Centre.

Dementia refers to the progressive decline in a person’s memory, intellect, social skills and emotional reactions. Alzheimer’s is the most common form.

Guest speaker Dr Maree Farrow, a research fellow at Alzheimer’s Australia, offered three key tips to help evade dementia: look after your heart, as what is good for the heart is good for the brain; care for your body with a healthy diet and regular exercise; and

engage in mentally stimulating activity.

Dr Farrow said people tend to think about looking after their physical health more than the health of their brain.

“We all know that we should look after our blood pressure and get enough exercise and eat well, and if we knew that we were looking after our brain health at the same time, that would help,” she said.

Genetics can influence the likelihood of dementia, but that is not always a factor.

“There is always an underlying cause and we may not be sure what that is, but in the vast number of cases, we can identify that,” Dr Farrow said.

Asked about the impact of stress and fatigue, Dr Farrow said those conditions can affect one’s cognitive function.

“While our brain is dealing with these things, it is less able to function and that can have a big impact on our cognitive function, but stress and fatigue do not seem to cause dementia though,” she said.

Anxiety and depression can also affect cognitive function, and the symptoms can be confused with dementia.

Over stimulation of the brain in modern society was suggested from a forum attendee as a possible contributor to dementia, but Dr Farrow did not agree.

“Research suggests that the more active we keep our brains, the better off we are,” she said.

Women generally tend to experience higher incidences of dementia compared to men, and that was partly due to women living longer, Dr Farrow said.

A GP can make a diagnosis and involve a specialist in care.

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Seeking advice: Glenda Conlan (left), a community support worker with South Gippsland Shire Council, chats with guest speaker Dr Maree Farrow, a research fellow at Alzheimer’s Australia.

Carbon costs and you - a shocking question?

CLIMATE change awareness group, Groundswell Bass Coast, will be holding their next free public forum tomorrow (Wednesday) at Wonthaggi Town Hall.

The first half of the forum, starting at 7pm, will feature renowned Australian Alan Pears AM, adjunct professor at RMIT.

Alan will start by explaining how the Australian carbon pricing scheme fits into the global setting.

He will then move on to local issues, looking at why carbon pricing is not necessarily a bad thing, for our businesses or for our home electricity bills.

The second part of the forum will feature two further presenters.

Leading on from Alan’s

Feathery friends: Leongatha Primary School Prep children were excited to watch the chicken’s eggs they have been closely monitoring over the past 21 days hatch recently.

The students have been learning about the development of a chicken before it hatches by opening one toy egg every day, with the chicken’s progress revealed inside.

presentation, Gill Freeman from the Energy Innovation Co-Op will talk about ways to make our homes more energy efficient and power bills less daunting.

Liza Price, Bass Coast Shire Council’s environment sustainability officer, will round off the evening.

She will explain the legal duties imposed on council by federal and state laws, the likely im-

With 15 baby chickens finally hatching, the students could then put their ‘chicken carriers’ to work; boxes they had carefully crafted to ensure they could carry around their feathery friends safely.

Pictured having a hold of their new friends are Preps Liam Ross, Ayla Lafferty, Jerym McKenzie and Sienna Matheson.

Marriage, however, is a positive factor that can lower the risk of dementia.

Adding a touch of humour, a man asked about the prospect of successful brain transplants in the future as a cure for dementia.

Dr Farrow said such technology was “still in the realms of science fiction”.

Leongatha Lions Club supplied morning tea at the forum.

For more information, phone the National Dementia Hotline on 1800 100 500 or see the websites: fightdementia.org.au yourbrainmatters.org.au

pacts of climate change on the Bass Coast Shire area, and what the council is doing about it.

Master of ceremonies for the evening will be Nathan Johnston, editor of the South Gippsland Sentinel Times, who will introduce the speakers and then chair the lively question and answer session which will follow the presentations.

Groundswell committee member, and newly elected shire councillor, Neil Rankine, believes that the forum is a great opportunity for all Bass Coast residents.

“Alan is a world leader in his field, and anyone who runs a business or is worried about the size of their electricity bills, should come and listen to what he has to say,” Mr Rankine said.

“And the energy coop is a local example of people working together to deal with the issues Alan identifies.”

Neil added that as a shire councillor he welcomed the involvement of Liza Price in the evening.

“I believe it can only be a good thing for shire officers to be out explaining what the shire is doing for the community it

Meg Viney A VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION

In the garden, above my head are two song thrushes with their tiny baby. They sing the most glorious 'clear spirited song' as it is called in our bird book. I have been singing back to them and they now come and sit above my head and serenade me as I garden. This has nothing to do with food, but it is pure joy to be in the garden, in the sun, with everything growing apace.

Including zucchini. Speaking of zucchini, I will be teaching a five-course zucchini class at Millie and Romeo's on Friday January 18, from 10-2pm, and each participant will receive a signed copy of my book 'The Not So Humble Zucchini'.

For bookings, ring 5664 2211. I promised Julie a couple of simple 'quiche' recipes – this one from my book. Nice and simple...

ZUCCHINI PIE WITH RICOTTA AND HAM Guest speaker: Alan Pears AM, adjunct professor at RMIT, will talk at the forum. represents,” he said.

The doors to the forum will open at 6.30pm.

A light supper will be served, and there will be a door prize on offer.

Admission is totally free, and everyone is welcome.

Meals roster (Leongatha) Rd 1: J. & J. Gaze (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri), Yooralla (Tues); Rd 2: Woorayl Lodge (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri), SG Specialist School (Wed); Rd 3: Leongatha Secondary College (all week) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning November 26, 2012.

SHORT-CRUST PASTRY: 250gm plain flour 125gm cold butter pinch of salt 1-2 tablespoons white wine or lemon juice Using a food processor, blend the butter, flour and salt until it resembles breadcrumbs. Pour the liquid in gradually, until the dough forms a ball – it will take between 1 and 2 tablespoons, depending upon the type of flour.

Remove the ball of pastry and set aside.

FILLING: 500gm zucchini 2 eggs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 200gm ricotta 100gm ham, sliced or diced black pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Slice the zucchini into 2mm rings.

Beat together the eggs and cheese. Fold in the remaining ingredients.

TO ASSEMBLE: Grease a 23cm pie dish.

Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to fit the dish.

Place carefully into the dish and press the pastry into the dish to prevent it from shrinking.

Pour the mixture into the pastry and bake in a preheated 190 oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Serve with a salad.

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Milpara (Korumburra) Community House news

Left, THOMAS Henry Moon was born on at Leongatha Memorial Hospital on November 6. He is a son for Tony and Michelle of Korumburra and a brother for Phillip, 16, and Rebecca, 14.

MAREE and Ray Ludenia recently shared their knowledge of iPad applications and uses with a keen group of people new to iPad technology in the Get to Know Your iPad class.

Milpara needs more volunteer tutors to teach our Internet Training for over 50s. If you have good internet skills and would like to share your knowledge, the hour-and-a-half classes are held once a week for four weeks. Please contact coordinator Sandra Webster on 5655 2524 if you are able to help with this program.

Milpara’s computer courses are all underway with Computer Basics, MYOB and Computers Beyond Basics having maximum numbers.

The final first aid course for 2012 started last Sunday. Learning what to do in a medical emergency could save a life and is a valuable life skill.

Bookings are open for Food Safety Level 1, Food Safety Supervisors and the Responsible Service of Alcohol course. All of these courses will be held at the Korumburra Community Meeting Room on Tuesday, December 4. Milpara is offering a discount to school leavers who complete both Food Safety Level 1 and the RSA course. Please contact Milpara Community House, 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra for more information.

Left, JHETT Alan Wagner was born on October 19 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is a son for Stewart and Nadine and a brother for Jade, 5.

The Korumburra Playgroup who meet at Milpara every Friday morning during school terms are having a special session with ambulance officer Stan Hewerdine on Friday November 23. Stan will outline some of the issues and first aid that parents of babies and pre-school children need to be aware of.

Above, FELICITY May Souter was born on November 12 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is the first daughter for Waine and Victoria of Korumburra.

If you would like to book into any of the above classes or have any suggestions for activities for next year’s program, please contact Sandra on 5655 2524 or email milpara@dcsi.net.au.

From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago November 23, 1982 A BUNYIP was spotted in Leongatha.

The Uncle Bobs’ Bunyip made many young friends at Hassett Street Kindergarten during a visit. ******* A DROP in the number of primary school children could change the face of education in South Gippsland.

It could herald the establishment of one “senior” secondary school representing an amalgamation of the higher grades of all high schools in the area.

JAKOB Peter Le Page was born on November 7 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the first child for Mark and Suzie of Leongatha and has two big sisters, Aime, 7, and Chloe, 4.

10 yearss ago November 19, 2002 HA will LEONGATHA receive a long-awaited new police station if the Bracks Government is voted into a second term, as will Toora, Inverloch and Mirboo North.

But the region will miss out on natural gas. ******* SIX wind turbines could be spinning on the outskirts of Wonthaggi this time next year. Developers want a $20 million wind farm operating by the end of 2003 but need the approval of State Planning Minister Mary Delahunty.

5 years ago November 20, 2007 THE wreckage of a missing light plane was found on a Cape Liptrap beach. The plane left Moorabbin airport bound for Merimbula, via Wilsons Promontory. Authorities believe the plane hit the water at high speed before breaking into pieces along the beach. Three bodies were found after the plane was discovered. ******* GREENS leader Bob Brown has vowed to take the community’s opposition to the Victorian desalination plant to Federal Parliament. His promise was supported by a 300 strong crowd at Kilcunda beach.

1 year ago November 22, 2011 L E O N G AT H A Secondary College’s centenary celebrations have suffered a setback after water damaged memorabilia at the weekend. The ceiling of the old secondary college west campus library gave way, resulting in memorabilia being soaked. ******* F O R M E R Korumburra man Ken Lay has secured the top job within Victoria Police – Chief Commissioner. The job is a far cry from his boyhood dream of being Sergeant at Korumburra Police Station.

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Making the mo-st of it TWO furry faces are present in the classrooms of Korumburra Primary School as week three of Movember kicks on.

Craig Freebie and Nigel Kilpatrick are sporting some interesting mo styles for the month, much to the delight of their pupils.

The aim of Movember is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health.

This is Nigel’s fourth year of being a mo-bro while Craig is returning for his second.

“I’ve been doing Movember since my

daughter was born and since then, both my father and father-in-law have dealt with prostate cancer,” Nigel said.

“It’s good to be able to support the cause of men’s health where I can.”

Craig is also taking part to back the cause.

“Being blokes, I know that we don’t usually go to the doctors when something is wrong but by creating a bit of awareness, hopefully we can change that,” he said.

Both teachers are happy they have a colleague to share the mo growing with.

“It’s good to have some back up when we cop flack for our looks in the staff room,” Craig said.

Great mates: Leongatha Primary School student Zaidyn Kemp and SDN PondokLabu 11’s Bima Rayyan formed an instant bond.

We are one, we are many

By Matt Dunn IT was an emotional moment and it felt like a homecoming.

Which is strange to say, since none of the 10 Indonesian students who graced the stage at the Leongatha Primary School “welcome” assembly two weeks ago had set foot in the country before, let alone been in the wide open spaces of South Gippsland.

They sang We are Australian - “I am, you are, we are Australian…” – and were instantly brought into the flock.

The feeling of acceptance was palpable. At least one teacher cried, as local kids swayed to the rhythm of the much-loved song.

It’s fair to say that for the Indonesian children, who came from LPS’s sister school SDN PondokLabu 11 in Jakarta, the whirlwind trip was a life-changing experience. The same went for the LPS host families.

When the children – along with teachers Noor Endah Tjahjaning (who was more commonly known as ‘Tias’) and Pimu Rusdiat – left a week later it was an equally teary time, for they’d become part of the fabric of LPS.

For LPS Indonesian teacher Irene “Bu” Beasley and Tias, the trip was two years in the planning and part of the broader Australia – Indonesia BRIDGE (Building Relationships through Intercultural Understanding and Growing Engagement) project, a government initiative to ensure “we achieve an Asia capable skill-set and mindset by 2025”.

The pair met in Melbourne in February 2010 and a friendship quickly blossomed. They immediately started to talk about the possibility of bringing Australian and Indonesian students closer together.

“We started to Skype, communicating live, students to students.

They seemed to really enjoy this.

We had so many teleconferences between the students,” Tias said.

She pitched the idea of a visit by her students to LPS principal Rob Higgins. He was excited by the idea and visited SDN PondokLabu 11.

“I really wanted to find out how far we could build this bridge to connect between two schools and two countries – and for the kids to share the ideals of multiculturalism,” Tias said.

Given momentum by the Federal Government’s push for closer

educational ties with our northern neighbour and an emphasis on Asian literacy, the trip was given the green light.

“The stars were aligned,” Tias said.

LPS was held up as an exemplar in the Federal Government’s recent white paper, Australian in the Asian Century, with Bu Beasley offering her own thoughts on the importance of the relationship.

She told The Star that the “ice had already been broken” between LPS’ students and the Indonesian students through their chats on Skype, but nothing could match their first faceto-face meetings.

“There was a real excitement when the host family met with the kids. It was just wonderful. This has been such a highlight in my teaching career,” she said.

“This is a first. We’ve got a group of Indonesian students here in our school – Leongatha Primary School. We’re down here in a rural area. We’re not in a big city. These children have come from a city of 10 million people.”

Doctor service flies in THE Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) simulator visited Foster and Fish Creek primary schools last week and the children loved it.

The service’s Tom Ryan had great rapport with the children and told them lots of stories about sick children all over Australia needing the RFDS for different reasons, including a 10-year-old boy who lived in Adelaide and was rushed to Melbourne for a liver transplant.

The children had a chance to experiment with all the equipment in the simulator and got a true understanding of what a terrific service the Royal Flying Doctor really is.

Great stuff: Jack Haines, Nathan Van Dyke and Lachlan Peterson had fun in the Royal Flying Doctor Service simulator when it visited Foster Primary School last week.

Mo bros: Korumburra Primary School teachers Craig Freebie and Nigel Kilpatrick are participating in Movember.

Mayor’s message Cr Kieran Kennedy A FORTNIGHT in to our new term of council I am pleased to note that it has been an extremely smooth transition, with councillors much aligned in their visions for the future, and extremely committed to the job.

Already we have been through several transition workshops and these will continue over the next month as we examine the key issues facing council.

The fine weather inspires many pleasurable spring events, and among those I attended last week were the Leongatha Rose Show, the Korumburra Buskers Festival and the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market. Congratulations to these hardworking committees. I trust they were pleased with the crowds that enjoyed their efforts.

Beyond the individual themes it is obvious that people love the friendly social nature of these events which offer an opportunity to catch up with friends and acquaintances.

Council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee has this year instigated an in augural South Gippsland Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability.

Nominations have just closed and the recipient will be announced on Monday, December 3, which is International Day for People with Disability.

Awards like this, and the Australia Day awards, honour those people in our community who are outstanding in their citizenry, and I encourage clubs and community groups to invite these recipients as guests of honour to your significant events throughout the year.

It’s a simple gesture that adds depth and meaning to the occasion for both the recipient and other guests.

Council commenced capital works last week to replace guard rails in four locations around the shire.

While the existing rails look in reasonable condition, rust has weakened them and it is vital work for public safety.

Council continues to work with VicRoads for faster response times to its road maintenance issues. In recent weeks some of the worst stretches have been repaired and the State Government has released further funding to enable their work to continue.

While on road safety, council was pleased to work with several transport industry stakeholders to hold a Truck Safety Day at Loch last Thursday.

The local support is impressive and demonstrates the commitment of government agencies and transport owners and drivers to reduce the unacceptable accident rate in Gippsland.

We all need to drive appropriate to the conditions and also be mindful that there is an increase in machinery on roads at this time of the year as farmers move equipment from one paddock to another during the hay season.

So if you’re caught behind a tractor or such, please be patient - it’s part of our lifestyle and the world won’t fall apart if you are a minute or two late.

The display in the Council Chamber this week of conceptual designs for the Leongatha rail land highlighted the palpable community interest in the future development of this site.

The designs were the result of an innovative curriculum project for RMIT architecture students, giving them a real case study to work with that has engendered lots of creative ideas for consideration.

Cr Kieran Kennedy, mayor.

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Gippsland features on big screen VIDEOS promoting tourism in Gippsland will be appearing on the big screen at Federation Square in Melbourne this month.

The promotion highlights nature based experiences aimed at boosting Melbourne’s awareness of the brand Inspired by Gippsland.

Five productions are appearing on Federation Square’s big screen and atrium which highlight the villages of Paynesville, Walhalla and Metung as well as Wilsons Promontory, Croajingolong, and Tarra Bulga national parks.

Since opening in 2002, Federation Square has become one of the most visited attractions in Melbourne, with more than nine million visitors last year.

The promotion is managed by Destination Gippsland, based at Korumburra, in conjunction with Tourism Victoria.

Terry Robinson, CEO of Destination Gippsland, is excited by the opportunity to highlight the region to a Melbourne audience.

“We want to increase the awareness of our great region by promoting the Inspired by Gippsland brand.

These videos showcase our fantastic unspoilt locations and experiences and are aimed at encouraging people to visit multiple locations,” he said.

The videos can also be viewed on the www.inspiredbygippsland.com.au and www.visitvictoria.com websites as well as via social media including Youtube and Gippsland’s Facebook page (facebook.com/Gippsland).

Each year Gippsland attracts over 4.6 million visitors, making tourism one of our region’s biggest industries, employing over 10,000 people and generating over $1billion in economic benefits.

Iconic destination: Wilsons Promontory National Park will feature on the big screen at Federation Square.

Scouts ride high SCOUTS from across South Gippsland cycled the Great Southern Rail Trail recently.

The Scouts, Venturers and Rovers spent a weekend travelling from Meeniyan to Foster, return.

Scouts from Wonthaggi, Inverloch, Korumburra, Leongatha, Mirboo North, Fish Creek, Foster and Yarram took part, along with members of Tarwin River Venturers and Tarwin Junction Rovers.

The annual bike hike started at Minns Road between Koonwarra and Meeniyan, with Cubs and more leaders joining the ride at Buffalo. Joeys rode their bikes around Foster.

After arriving at the Foster Scout Hall on Saturday, the Scouts set up their tents.

The Foster group presented activities for the youth members to do, and also catered for the dinner and breakfast for 87 members that took part in this weekend.

After a good night’s rest, the riders returned to the trail at 9am and stopped at 11am for Remembrance Day wherever they were.

Parents collected their children at different places along the route.

The whole weekend was arranged by the Inverloch group leader Mark Withers.

Mark arranged for Ross West of Woorarra West to bring his penny farthing bicycle to show Scouts.

Across the weekend, only one bike received a flat tyre. The tube was replaced and off the cyclists rode.

Dedicated to cause: the Inverloch Lotto team, from left: Samantha Battiato, Georgia and Sarah Norman, Anni Roylance, Rani Knight, Tracee Brusamarello, Brendan Hill and Carly Bourke from Very Special Kids.

Inverloch Lotto very special IN AN amazing display of community giving, Inverloch Lotto raised $8142.60 for the 2012 Very Special Kids Piggy Bank Appeal.

The agency held a fundraising dinner, a family day and sold merchandise to achieve the coveted title of Highest Fundraiser for the Victorian Tatts Group outlets for the third year running.

As a special thank you, Penelope the Piggy Bank trailer went to the agency last Thursday to visit Inverloch Lotto to present an award to staff for their outstanding fundraising efforts.

The 2012 Piggy Bank Appeal raised $1.44 million for Very Special Kids, which is $200,000 more than the

previous year. Very Special Kids CEO David Agnew was delighted with the final result.

“On behalf of the staff, volunteers and the more than 800 families supported by Very Special Kids, we would like to thank Inverloch Lotto for contributing to this wonderful result. This funding will continue to help support 29 families of children with life-threatening illnesses in the Gippsland region,” Mr Agnew said.

The Tatts Group has been an integral partner of the Piggy Bank Appeal since its inception 15 years ago.

Since 2008, Inverloch Lotto has raised almost $30,000 for Very Special Kids.

Victorians at work on show THE Public Records Office has lent Coal Creek Community Gallery a fascinating photographic exhibition celebrating the working lives of the people of Victoria.

Coal Creek coordinator Rowena Ashley said the exhibition provides a snapshot of the diversity of work undertaken by Victorians over the past two centuries: developing farmland and mineral resources, building infrastructure like railways and ports, and providing education, emergency services and other welfare needs.

“Although it is a state-wide collection, it strongly reflects South Gippsland’s past with its images of coal sorting by hand, work on steam engines and farming practices,” she said.

“Items from the park’s own collections will also be on display to enhance the exhibition. We are extremely appreciative of the support of the Public Records office in allowing these iconic images to come to South Gippsland for easy community access.”

The exhibition will continue until December 28. Entrance to the exhibition is free and is accessible

every day from 9am to 5pm at the Community Gallery, Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra.

“The spring gardens are in full bloom and the weather’s great, so it’s a perfect time to come and enjoy Coal Creek and all its fascinating features. Bring a picnic or have a bite to eat at our café by the lake,” Ms Ashley said.

Bookings for school visits to the exhibition and the park can be made by phoning 5655 1811 or emailing coalcreek1@southgippsland.vic. gov.au.

Aloft: Ross West of Woorarra West showed Isla Hayward-Bannister from Fish Creek how to ride his penny farthing.

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Rose results in

BEAUTIFUL roses of all shapes and sizes filled Leongatha’s Memorial Hall for the 41st Leongatha Rose Show recently.

Rosemary Wood took out the top prize of the show, with her ‘Tequila Sunrise’ winning champion rose.

It was a great weekend with a fantastic number of entries as well as visitors.

Rose show results Champion rose: donated by Birch Ross & Barlow, won by Rosemary Wood.

Best exhibit in cut flowers: prize donated by Rodwells, won by Yvonne Williams.

Best container of roses: donated by Jackson & Lawry, won by Beat Ollington.

Best container of David Austin rose: donated

by Marriotts Machinery, won by Beat Ollington.

Best exhibit of miniature roses: donated by Leongatha Newsagency, won

by Brett Fisher.

Best stem of David Austin rose: donated by Knights Toyota, won by Jack Embleton.

Best perfumed rose: donated by Leongatha Garden Supplies, won by Chloe Nesci.

Best container of old fashioned roses - 1 variety: donated by RSL, won

by Beat Ollington.

Best exhibit of Delbard rose / roses: donated by Rankin’s Nursery, won by Rosemary Wood.

Best local rose: Dorothy Maxwell.

Best novice rose: Lillian Britton.

Most popular community arrangement: donated

by Mitre 10, won by Red Cross ladies.

Class A Roses

This section open only to residents of South Gippsland.

One rose: 1st Nola Sweeney, 2nd Jack Embleton.

One light coloured rose: 1st Dorothy Maxwell, 2nd Rosemary Wood.

One dark coloured rose: 1st Dorothy Maxwell, 2nd Ivy McInnes.

Three roses, one variety in one container - staged as a bunch: 1st Rosemary Wood, 2nd Joy Johnson.

Container of mixed roses - any number of types ANS: 1st Cathy Eden, 2nd Jenny Reeves.

Open Section

One white rose: 1st Lise Brorsen, 2nd Lorraine McCartin.

One red rose: 1st Joanne Horn, 2nd Lorraine McCartin.

One yellow rose: 1st

Dennis Hall, 2nd Lorraine McCartin.

One lilac or mauve rose: 1st Joy Johnson, 2nd Brett Fisher.

One pink rose: 1st Arie Bos, 2nd Rosemary Wood.

One multi coloured rose: 1st Rosemary Wood, 2nd Rosemary Wood.

One orange rose: 1st Rosemary Wood, 2nd Margaret Hyde.

One rose in full bloom showing stamens or centre: 1st Joyce Pickering, 2nd Lorraine McCartin.

One informal or decorative type rose: 1st Joanne Horn, 2nd Chloe Nesci.

One stem floribunda rose: 1st Rosemary Wood, 2nd Chloe Nesci.

Three roses (different varieties) in three separate containers: 1st Joanne Horn, 2nd Lise Brorsen.

Rose in three stages in one container - staged as bunch: 1st Cathy Egan, 2nd Sandra McDonald.

One stem miniature rose: 1st Brett Fisher, 2nd Joan Michael.

Container of miniature roses - one variety - ANS: 1st Ellen Jones, 2nd Joan Michael.

Container of miniature roses - CVA, ANS: 1st Margaret Hyde, 2nd Glenice Wilson.

One stem species or old fashioned type rose including rambler or shrub - large flowering variety other than David Austin or Alister Clark roses: One bloom only, no side buds: 1st Joanne Horn, 2nd Lillian Johnson.

One stem species or old fashioned type rose including rambler or shrub - large flowering variety other than David Austin or Alister Clark roses - one or more blooms, side buds allowed: 1st and 2nd Margaret Stokes.

One stem species or old fashioned type rose including rambler or shrub - small flowering variety other than David Austin or Alister Clark roses: 1st Barbara Axten, 2nd Ruth Mason.

One stem of David Austin Rose (must be named): 1st Jack Embleton, 2nd Rodney Emmerson.

One stem of Alis-

ter Clark rose (must be named): 1st and 2nd Margaret Stokes.

One stem of Delbard rose (must be named): 1st and 2nd Rosemary Wood.

One stem of single rose (has a single row or five petals but may have up to three additional petals): 1st Rosemary Wood, 2nd Margaret Hyde.

Container of roses three to six stems - CVA: 1st Margaret Hyde, 2nd Bev Smith.

Container of roses - any number of stems - CVA: 1st Josie Rutherford, 2nd Marg Turra.

Container of roses - one variety - ANS: 1st Beat Ollington, 2nd Joyce Pickering.

Container of carpet or patio roses - one variety ANS: 1st Lise Brorsen, 2nd Glenice Wilson.

Container of rosebuds - one or more varieties ANS: 1st Marg Turra, 2nd Lise Brorsen.

Container of floribunda roses - one or more varieties - ANS: 1st Cathy Egan, 2nd Ruth Mason.

Container of roses - one variety from any of the species or old fashioned type roses including rambler or shrub other than David Austin or Alister Clark - ANS: 1st Beat Ollington, 2nd Margaret Stokes.

Container of roses - two or more varieties from any of the species or old fashioned type roses including rambler or shrub - ANS: 1st Arie Bos. Container of David Austin roses, one variety ANS (must be named): 1st Margaret Close, 2nd Lillian Johnson.

Container of David Austin roses - two or more varieties - ANS (a list of names to be included with the exhibit): 1st Beat Ollington, 2nd Rosemary Wood.

Container of Alister Clark roses, one variety ANS (must be named): 1st Margaret Stokes, 2nd Sally Faull.

Container of Delbard roses, one variety - ANS (must be named): 1st B. Axten, 2nd Margaret Close.

Container of Delbard roses, two or more varieties - ANS, CVA (a list of names to be included with exhibit):

1st Rosemary Wood.

Class B Special Section

One perfumed rose to be judged by a member of Vision Australia: 1st Chloe Nesci, 2nd Sylvia Heath.

Children (under 16) - a vase/container of flowers, foliage allowed: 1st Chloe Nesci.

Novice exhibitors only. “My favorite rose” 1st Lillian Britton.

Class C Cut Flowers

One bloom of cut flower: 1st Sally Faulls, 2nd Yvonne Rose.

One bloom of flowering shrub, tree or climber: 1st Glenice Wilson, 2nd Josie Rutherford.

One stem, spike, spray, head or truss of cut flower: 1st Margaret Hyde, 2nd Margaret Stokes.

One stem, spike, spray, head, or truss of flowering shrub, tree or climber: 1st Sue Thompson, 2nd Margaret Hyde.

One iris flower - stem to be no longer than 50mm (2 inches) (trophy): 1st Yvonne Williams, 2nd Sally Faull.

One iris flower: 1st Joan Michael, 2nd Sue Thompson.

One stem climbing plant of clematis: 1st Heather Sullivan, 2nd June McIndoe.

Container of annuals one kind - CVA, ANS: 1st Margaret Stokes, 2nd Margaret Hyde.

Container of pansies - CVA, ANS: 1st Dawn Green, 2nd Joan Michael.

Container of regal, ivy leaf, and/or zonal pelargoniums - CVA, ANS: 1st Glenice Wilson, 2nd Margaret Hyde.

Container of mixed flowers - ANS: 1st Sue Thompson, 2nd Arie Bos. Container of one kind cut flower - CVA, ANS: 1st Shirley Turton, 2nd Ivy McInnes.

Container of one kind of cut flower or climber from bulbous plant - one or more varieties: 1st Margaret Stokes, 2nd Arie Bos. Container of flowering shrub or tree - one variety - ANS: 1st Shirley Turton, 2nd Beat Ollington.

Container of foliage any number of varieties: 2nd Joan Michael.

Smell of victory: a proud Rosemary Wood with the champion rose for the show.

On the door: Ivy McInnes and Joyce Pickering monitored the door at the Leongatha Rose Show.

Grow your own: Judy Jackson, Shirley Turton and Annette McGannon from the Leongatha Horticultural Society were selling plants at the Rose Show.

Good cause: Christine Robertson and Joan Michael were selling raffle tickets for Vision Australia, with prizes donated by local businesses.

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Dogs lure Kiwi competitor COMPETITORS came from far and wide to show their skills at the Korumburra Sheep Dog Trials last week.

Interstate and local competitors and even one sheep dog enthusiast from New Zealand gathered at the Korumburra Showgrounds with their well trained dogs for the annual event.

There was a high level of skill on display at the event with some perfectly trained dogs rounding up the sheep.

Hard yakka: the dogs were working hard to keep the sheep in line at Korumburra.

Results Novice: Judge Des Church. 1st Joe Tipper Tippers Kody 97+65=162; 2nd Joe Tipper - Tippers My Girl 85+52=137; 3rd Gary Box - Boxleigh Cher 85+39=124; 4th Mary Sotheran - Thatylldo Zero 86+37=123.

Improver: Judge Michael Deppeler. 1st John Macdonald - Macdonald Joe 79+X=79; 2nd Barry McKenzie - Roseneath Anna 73+R=73; 3rd Graeme Lace - Weetah Cobber 72+X=72; 4th Irene Kelly - T.K. Kate 69+Disq=69.

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1st Rob Mather - Sheen

93+80=173; 2nd Barry McKenzie - Roseneath Snow 84+84=168; 3rd Paul O’Kane - O’Kane’s Andrew Symonds 82+83=165; 4th John Gallpen - Glenromian Charlie 90+67=157; 5th Kathryn Quinn - Deppelers Jack 85+68=153 (worked by Simon Bremner); 6th Kathryn Quinn - Murrabundi Charlie 83+30=113 (worked by Simon Bremner); 7th Mary Sotheran - Camara Shiner 87+X=87.

CLD Open: John Gallpen - Glenromian Charlie, one point lost.

FPT Open: Barry McKenzie - Roseneath Snow, 6 min 34 sec.

Having a look: Jane Coppins and grandson Blake Douglas were watching the sheep dog action at Korumburra on Tuesday.

Calling the shots: Ian Olden, John Western and Frank Kurrle at the officials table during the Korumburra Sheep Dog Trials.

Near and far: Bill Pattinson and his dog Jewel travelled from Ringwood for the Korumburra competition.

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Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, November 21: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s MidWeek HC. Sunday, November 25: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Family Service; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower MP. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am.

ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am.

ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.

Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist.

Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist.

For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248.

A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466.

Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219.

Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am.

Contact: John 0408 305 880.

Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984.

CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha.

Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455.

THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every Sunday 11am Worship, 6pm Faith Forum; 1st Sunday of each month simultaneous service for singles to age 25. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST:

Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am.

CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday.

Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday.

Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays.

St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass.

Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass.

Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass.

Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass.

KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214.

GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome.

Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122.

SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly.

All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228.

PRESBYTERIAN: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Moderator

Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112.

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527.

UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, November 25, 10am.

Mirboo North: 9.30am.

Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays.

Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday.

B A P T I S T C H U R C H KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366.

BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi.

Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769.

MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall.

COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm.

SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 5664 9306.

FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

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A temperamental friend becomes calmer, thanks largely to your influence. You and a new acquaintance discover an important common interest. A lighter touch is important in relationships.

VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

A loved one’s reaction to your ideas may be unexpected. Invitations arrive to some glamourous events. Health reviews and visits to ailing people are prominent this week.

LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

Laughter helps you ease the tension in more than one situation.

Travel ideas may be put into action now. Conferences take up time but are worth the trouble.

SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Joint ventures are highlighted this week. Cultural events, possibly related to the theatre are accented. Your partner becomes less predicatable, more easygoing and more interesting.

SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

New directions in relationships appear. Opportunities to mingle with favourite friends and family members are offered. Financial obligations dominate your time.

CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

The focus is on money matters. This is a good time to learn more about finance. Relationships become more natural.

AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

New areas of interest appeal to you. You may be finding yourself signing up for a program in economics, yoga or cooking - or even all three. Serious discussions should be avoided.

PISCES - February 20 - March 20

You are laying the groundwork for assorted projects. News from far away requires a prompt reply. Absolutely everything in moderation is the keyword this week.

BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

Your home is your castle and you always make it inviting. In fact, providing comfort to others is one of the aspects of your character.

On the negative side, you can be frustratingly stubborn. Work at becoming more flexible - there could be a major career reward.

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8352 ACROSS 6. Suddenly understand when you realise the house is occupied? (3,3,5). 7. A home that doesn’t have it’s ups and downs? (4). 8. I’d like to consider that request to inspect (3,2,3). 9. “I had to” is wrong, you twits! (6). 10. Has accommodated the soldiers just to annoy one (6). 12. The woman with the bad breath (6). 15. A reprimand in the nursery (6). 17. Gives the job to a new pop group - isn’t bad (8). 19. It’s hard to understand the firm taking the man back (4). 20. Does he put his car under your window just to look in? (5,6).

DOWN 1. See the insect run round the cavity in the vegetable (8).

2. The many high spots and minor afflictions of life (6). 3.

Grasp it must be worked by foot (6). 4. The villain consequently is shown up (4). 5. Leave one in no doubt there’s tension (6). 6. Not happy about about the boy having a light lunch (5). 11. Is it eaten at a groovy the’ dansant?

(4-4).13. Spread out from the deep end as well (6). 14.

Peeves the woman, pouring soy on (6). 15. Carla’s reformed the scoundrel (6). 16. What Juan and Fritz called the tree (5). 18. Take the place of some famous tenor (4).

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• Inverloch Uniting Church open gardens • St Laurence’s Primary School Fete • Koorooman East Avenue of Honour plaque • McHappy Day

Horse back: Brandon Smith from Fish Creek enjoyed a horse ride at the St Laurence’s Fete.

Creative design: Janet Davies, Jean Sartain and Bev Phillips exSpin it up: Sam Wright spins up the plored Margaret Paroissien’s backyard during the open garden held by the Inverloch Uniting Church recently. popular spinning wheel.

Cool kids: Caleb Wearne and Samuel Chadwick from Leongatha loved their matching hats at the fete.

Tough guy: Wade Oliver got himself a cool tattoo thanks to Lisa Dwyer at the St Laurence’s Fete.

Perfect nails: Sophie Wright and Safron Kohlman’s nails were painted

by Bubba Clark.

Koorooman East: David Chalmers, Joan Michael and Don Chalmers at the Avenue of Honour.

Local Magpie: Collingwood footballer Jarryd Blair meets with Braydon, Brendon and Brianna Pentland at Wonthaggi McDonald’s McHappy day celebrations.

Honour: Mary West (nee Curnick) holds her father’s (who is on the Koo- Representing: Alan Hyde and Aileen and Mavis Wightman rooman East Avenue of Honour plaque) honoured their relatives who are on the Koorooman East Avenue of honour plaque. medal from World War I.

Fore!: Lucas Cannata, Charlie Adkins, Cambell Riseley and Josh Wright tried their hand at the mini-golf at the St Laurence’s Fete.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 51

Ready to sell: stallholders at the Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market mix at the Inlet Hotel. From left: David Weymouth of Coffee’s Up, David Severino of Phillip Island Honey and Susan Neville of Susan Neville Preserves.

Making it happen: Tristan MacLean from the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association, market manager Tennille Hall, with Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market Committee member Kristy Leys and chair Kate Edwards, at a stallholders’ social event at the Inlet Hotel, Inverloch, last Thursday.

Market purely for community THE inaugural Inverloch Community Farmers Farmerrs Market will be held this Sunday (November 25).

r o f h c n u l y l i m a F Sophie Harris EVERYONE is invited!

at The Glade on Inverloch’s Foreshore

A Fundraiser to support local girl, Sophie Harris Sophie Harris is a local girl who has just had her 15th birthday. She and her family have recently returned home from Argentina.

Sophie is fighting bone cancer in her left arm and lungs.

The aim of this lunch is to raise much needed funds to help Sophie and her family on the road to recovery.

Where: Inverloch INLET Hotel When: Sunday, December 2, 2012 Time: 12noon to 2pm Cost: Adults $30 & kids $10 (1 course with pasta salad & garlic bread)

Bookings and enquiries:

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Please contact “Hoots” at the Inlet Hotel on 5674 1481

All proceeds of the lunch will go towards helping Sophie and her family during this very difficult time

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Up to 40 stallholders will take part in the community run, monthly market at The Glade reserve on the town’s foreshore.

Seasonally fresh produce such as vegetables and fruit, plus cheese, olive oil, wines and soap will be among the goods offered.

The first market will be held from 8am to 1pm, and will be held on the last Sunday of every month.

Bass MLA Ken Smith will officially open the market at 11am.

Inverloch resident Tennille Hall has been appointed as market manager. She is well known in the community and brings a wealth of experience and organisational skills to the role.

“This is a farmers market with a difference in that the market will be run by the community for the community,” she said.

“The market aims to provide a community forum which showcases and celebrates our community, and supports local artists and provides a funding stream for much needed community projects.”

Buskers will create a festive atmosphere and community groups will have the opportunity to raise money at the markets, such as through raffles and other fundraising.

“Our market will be a not-for-profit market and any profits that are made will go back into grants for the people who need it in the community,” Tennille said.

The market is the result of many months of planning by the Inverloch Community Farmers Market committee, auspiced by the Inverloch Tourism Association.

Members of the group have a wealth of experience in managing events and festivals, including the Inverloch Food and Wine Fest, and are pleased with the community and stallholder representation so far.

The community-run market will be a welcome addition to South Gippsland’s circuit of well-established community operated and managed farmers markets and will take its place on the calendar along with those at Koonwarra, Korumburra and Foster.

The new market will ensure shoppers can access the region’s quality producers every week.

Organisers are also committed to accreditation to ensure quality and authenticity is guaranteed.

Currently more than 75 per cent of stalls that will be present are fully accredited with the Victorian Farmers‘ Market Association.

Accreditation ensures credibility, meaning the person at the stall is the same person who grew or made the goods.

This means shoppers can be confident that at each stall, the producers and their produce are local and authentic.

Most producers are from Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires, with others from neighbouring municipalities.

“We want to encourage people to remain in town for the day and use the beaches and businesses, rather than leave when the market finishes,” Tennille said.

The market is separate to the existing market run on the third Sunday of the month.

For more information and market dates, check out the website, www.inverlochfarmersmarket.com.au or email, info@inverlochfarmersmarket.com.au or phone 0448 FARMER (327637).

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Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 Skyfall is the 23rd adventure in the longestrunning film franchise of all time. Skyfall is already an international box-office phenomenon that will go into the books as the most successful James Bond instalment to date.

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Farm slipped away?

FOR SALE 12 x 12 Angus cows (3rd calvers), with Limousin calves at foot.

12 x 12 Angus heifers with Angus calves at foot. $1100+GST.

ARE you losing pastures, trees, a track or some fences?

Yes? Well come along to find out what

is happening and what you can do about it on Thursday, November 22 at 7pm at the Ruby Hall.

Recent rains and our local seismic activity

have resulted in landslips and erosion across the landscape. As farmers watch their land slide down the hill they ask, what can I do?

The South Gippsland Landcare Network has received funding via West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and the

AGISTMENT Agistment available for approximately 50 dairy heifers or dairy X steers.

Contact Tom Browne 0417 493 263

LAN2851031

Preliminary Notice CLEARING SALE Farm Machinery, Hay, Silage, Sundries

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 @ 10.30AM on the property

A/c A & J M Hendrie 6295 South Gippsland Highway

WELSHPOOL (Property sold)

Full details next issue Korumburra Simon Henderson 0428 740 750 Greg Spargo 0409 860 344 ALE5760173

Not there: landslips have claimed valuable pasture in South Gippsland.

EROSION CONTROL INFORMATION EVENING

REMINDER NOTICE MAJOR CLEARING SALE *UNRESERVED*

“Has your property slipped off the side of the hill?”

Acc: J & K McDonald (Property Sold) On site: 'Scaddens Run' 270 Tarwin Lower Rd, Meeniyan 3956 Friday, November 23 2012 Commencing 10am

Thursday, November 22 7pm-9.30pm

View full details and photos on our website: www.sej.com.au Enquiries: Bill Egan 0418 553 011

RUBY HALL, Ruby-Arawata Rd, Ruby Free supper provided

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Guest Speakers: Nick Dudley, DPI • Mapping South Gippsland landslips - how can you be involved?

• Landslips and other erosion • Options for control Belinda Brennan, South Gippsland Landcare Network • Assistance available

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Please bring along any photos or information on erosion on your property, and we can add to the mapping program and identify assistance available.

For more information, or to RSVP for catering purposes, please phone the Landcare Network and register your interest on 5662 5759 or email sgln@landcare.net

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Proudly supported by:

Victorian Government to help answer that question and help landholders to address erosion problems, including landslips, and gully erosion.

Everyone who has a landslip, wants to prevent a landslip or just wants to know more, is invited to attend the information session.

Landcare is also working with the Department of Primary Industries to map the landslips with the possibility of applying for more funding to help address the problem.

Nick Dudley from the DPI will be speaking about erosion and in particular landslips and just what are the options for control.

He will also cover how authorities are working with landholders to map all landslips and how landholders can be involved.

Belinda Brennan from the South Gippsland Landcare Network will talk about what help is available.

Please bring along any photos or information on erosion on your property and we can add to the mapping program and identify assistance available.

Free supper will be provided. So for more information or to RSVP for catering purposes, please phone the Landcare network and register your interest on 5662 5759 or email: sgln@landcare.net

Email your adverts to “The Star” ads@thestar.com.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 53

Store sale market Thursday, November 15 Total yarding: 2196.

Steers: Adval P/L, Anderson, 8 x $970; D.C. Steeper, Sunbury, 7 x $955; Petersberg Nominees, Glenhope, 14 x $955; J. & B. Beale, Boodyarn, 2 x $910; M. Buckley & C. Richie, Devon North, 1 x $910; D. & K. Clark, Nerrena, 18 x $895.

Heifers: D.B. & E.S. McCormack, Devon, 7 x $690; L.A.M. & F.R. Seuren, Doomburrim, 6 x $680; W.E. & S. Jelbart, Jeetho, 9 x $640; Petersberg Nominees, Glenhope, 9 x $610; A. Mancarella, Mirboo North, 3 x $600; M. Row, Korumburra, 1 x $590.

Cows: J. & L. Brown, Nyora, 1 x $540; J. Dobson, Yanakie, 1 x $490.

Cows and calves: G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha, 1 x $1240; B.S. Cantwell Livestock, Toora, 9 x $1195; O.B. & C.M. Hutchinson, Mardan, 2 x $1150; N. & J. Hazelton, Mirboo North, 7 x $1100; Prosser Valley Enterprises, Budgeree, 7 x $1030; R.J. Harris, Korumburra South, 3 x $1010.

Loving it: Loch’s Alan Olson, and daughter Brooke, had a good look at the impressive range of cattle.

All smiles: Jeetho’s Sarah Jelbart, and son Flynn, had reason to smile.

• VLE LEONGATHA

Prices don’t reflect quality

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Wednesday, November 14 BULLOCKS 14 C.R. Ferguson, Longford 6 B.A. Hollonds, Sale 2 Nuntin Pines, Stratford 14 V.M. & E.J. White, Kilmany 1 M.J. & M.J. O’Doherty, Thomson 17 J. Khalid, Foster STEERS 1 D. & K. Alger, Korumburra 1 Mark Beavis, Kardella 1 Est Bryan Minogue, Kilmore 1 B.A. Hollonds, Sale 4 M.J. & M.J. O’Doherty, Thomson 1 Lynne Cook, Yinnar COWS 1 D.W. & J.M. Wellard, Leongatha 2 B. Dixon, Mirboo North 1 N.R. & M.A. Staley, Yarram 1 E. Dunn, The Gurdies 5 J.N. & D.J. Meikle, Meeniyan 1 J.S. & A.M. Blackshaw, Leongatha HEIFERS 1 Mark Beavis, Kardella 2 Lynne Cook, Yinnar 4 R.L. & P.J. Olsen, Poowong 1 M. & K. Nicholls, Toora 1 J.A. & V.A. Brooks, Tarra Valley 1 G.L. & M.L. Tuckett, Leongatha BULLS 1 R.L. & P.J. Olsen, Poowong 1 Greenwald Past Co, Wonga Wonga 1 Strathbrae Equity P/L, Inverloch 1 V.J. Churchill, Woolamai 1 E. Dunn, The Gurdies 1 Golden Gully Farms, Morwell

596kg 566kg 577kg 654kg 555kg 570kg

189.6 189.2 188.6 188.6 188.0 187.2

$1130 $1072 $1089 $1234 $1043 $1068

355kg 360kg 545kg 495kg 516kg 345kg

200.0 $710 190.0 $684 189.2 $1031 189.2 $936 188.0 $970 187.6 $647

695kg 612kg 585kg 590kg 717kg 570kg

148.0 $1028 142.0 $869 140.0 $819 138.0 $814 138.0 $989 138.0 $786

360kg 315kg 518kg 360kg 310kg 360kg

200.0 180.0 180.0 180.0 172.6 165.0

$720 $567 $933 $648 $535 $594

805kg 530kg 910kg 830kg 895kg 985kg

147.6 145.0 145.0 145.0 144.6 142.0

$1188 $768 $1319 $1203 $1294 $1398

Grin and bear it: Waratah Bay’s Brad Gale, and son Josh, were having a great time at the saleyards.

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A generally plain quality yarding sold to soft competition from a reduced field of buyers which resulted in price reductions across all categories.

Yearling grass steers up to 500kg were 9c easier and the 500kg to 600kg drafts were 4c/kg cheaper despite a good quality offering. The grass heifer portion of the trade run was back up to 22c/kg for the heavier weights, with quality being an issue.

Grown steers were 3c to 8c cheaper and the bullock weights were back 6c to 10c/kg. Grown empty heifers were a few cents easier and cows 5c to 10c/kg cheaper.

Heavy weight bulls lost 3c on average.

Yearling grass steers to the trade under 500kg sold from 170c to 189c, with the 500kg to 600kg drafts from 182c to 190c/kg. Most yearling grass heifers made from 135c to 162c after a top of 180c/kg.

Light weight grown steers sold between 172c and 184c/kg. Grown steers made between 172c and 189c/kg.

Bullocks sold from 162c to 184c/kg.

Heavy weight bullocks made from 155c to 175c and the plainer muscled straight bred grown steers and bullocks made between 163c and 169c/kg.

Grown empty heifers sold between 135c and 165c/ kg on most sales. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers sold mostly from 124c to 168c/kg.

Plain condition one score and lightweight dairy cows made from 93c to 120c/kg. Good condition two and three score heavy weight dairy cows made between 117c and 136c/kg.

Plain condition one and two score beef cows sold between 85c and 130c/kg. Good condition three and four score heavy weight beef cows made from 121c to 142c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls sold from 125c to 148c/kg.

This week’s sale draw - November 21: 1. David Phelan, 2. Elders, 3. Alex Scott, 4. Rodwells, 5.

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FREE CLASSIFIED ADS

TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 TONKA TIP TRUCK. In original used condition. Collectable. $50. Ph. 0429 803 440.

PORTA-COT. Weekender 3 in 1.

Steelcraft. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5668 1571.

PORTA-COT. Excellent condition. $30.

Ph. 5662 3597.

100 OLD BRICKS. Can deliver. $50. Ph. 5657 3291.

PICNIC TABLE. Treated pine, 1 piece with bench seats. $50. Ph. 5657 3291.

MATTRESS. Queen size, hardly used.

Very clean. Suit slat base. $40.

Ph. 5657 2308.

SOFA BED. Innerspring double mattress.

Makes good couch. In good cond. $30.

Ph. 5657 2308.

“ANNE” sheer continuous curtaining.

Drop 122cm x 10.7m. $30.

Ph. 5664 4292.

CYCLONE FENCING. 2.4m high x 10m. $50. Ph. 0419 301 463.

MONITOR, speakers, keyboard and mouse (Optima), Canon printer Ip3300. $50 the lot. Ph. 0419 301 463.

LAUNDRY BASKET. Round. Cane. With handles. Calico lining. Also has lid. $15.

Ph. 5664 4292.

SLOW COOKER. Breville. Very good condition. $20. Ph. 5662 0838.

PRINTER. Colour. Dell. With spare black ink. $25. Ph. 5662 0838.

WARDROBE DOORS. Painted. Good condition. 2330x615. 8 for $50.

Ph. 5662 2207.

CHILDS PUSHER. Steelcraft Jogger. 3 wheel. $40. Ph. 0429 686 297.

DINING TABLE. Pine. Rosewood stained.

1800x900. 6 chairs. Pine and brown leather. $50. Ph. 5655 2277.

HOMY PED SHOES. Classic court shoe.

5cm block heel. Size 9-9½. $30. Ph. 5674 2859 BACKPACK. Leather. $30. Ph. 5674 2859.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Mary MacKillop.

3x boys white shirts. Size 18. Good condition. $40 the lot. Ph. 5664 4471.

PORTABLE TOILET. Suitable for camping. $15. Ph. 5674 1658.

CAMP SHOWER. Hot water from solar water bag. Includes shower tent. $25. Ph. 5674 1658.

MICROWAVE TROLLEY. 2 cupboards below hutch. 42cm w x 60cm L x 87cm H. White. Good condition. $25. Ph. 5658 1191.

FERTILE EGGS. Double Lace Barnevelder. 12 eggs. $35. Plus postage.

Ph. 0433 776 369.

POLY RURAL COMPRESSION FITTINGS. Black. New. Assorted sizes.

Ph. 5658 1443.

STUDENT DESKS. x2. World map.

Shelving. Four draws. $10 each. Ph. 5668 5250.

PATIO LAWN MOWER. Push type. Ideal for small lawns. Hardly used. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 4285.

TELEVISION CABINET. Walnut. Room

for sound system & video. Very good condition. 130cm wide x80cm high. $50.

Ph. 5662 4285.

FRIDGE. Family size. Good condition. $50.

Ph. 0447 019 882.

PAVERS. Sand stone. 400x400cm. $5 each.

Ph. 5657 3156.

OLD BISCUIT TIN. Carrs of Carlisle Ltd England. Net WT 1lb 3ozs. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5681 1050.

OLD BISCUIT TIN. William Arnott PTY Ltd. 2lb 10ozs. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5658 1050.

TELEVISION. 2 Available. 34cm. Remote. one is 240/12v other is 240v. Good condition. $1. Ph. 0433 733 937.

OVERHEAD FUEL TANK. Tripod legs. $50.

Ph. 5664 1215.

SOFA BED. Double bed with inner spring mattress. Makes good couch. In fair condition. $40. Ph. 5657 2308 MATTRESS. Queen size. Inner spring. Will suit slat base. Hardly used. Very clean. $40.

Ph. 5657 2308.

SCHOOL POLO SHIRTS. New. Leongatha Secondary College. x2. Medium. $45 for both. Ph. 5662 5141.

TYRE. Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ, LT 26575-16. 70% tread. $50.

Ph. 0427 648 325.

INNER SPRING MATTRESS. Queen size. $50. Ph. 0400 640 019.

NYLON TARP. 03 Trail. 5.9 x 3.6 metres, used once. $50 ono. Ph. 0466 897 709 after 5pm.

MOUNTAIN BIKE TYRES. One Maxiss slick/nobby; one Kenda nobby. $40 ono.

Ph. 0466 897 709 after 5 pm.

SPA. Standard bath size. Juliet. with pump.

Good condition. $50. Ph. 0407 863 356 PUNCHING BAG. Excellent condition. $50.

Ph. 5689 1326.

TENTS. Vintage WWII. $1each. Ph. 5664 4397.

COFFEE TABLE. Beautiful white. wrought iron. glass top. 95cm2. 16cm high. $50. Ph. 5662 2903.

UMBRELLA. Outdoor. Coolibah. Black.

Used once. Has small hole otherwise very good condition. $49.50. Ph. 0433 733 937.

HEATER. Oil filled. Column. Almost new. $45. Ph. 0433 733 937.

OUTDOOR TABLE. Wooden. Round. 4 seats. $20. Ph. 0417 036 821 after 6pm.

BIRD CAGE. Fridge style. 5 ft high x 1.5 ft square, powder coated, clean. $50. Ph. 0411 051 200.

EXTRACTOR FAN. Industrial. For panel shop. 142cmx87cm. $50. Ph. 0413 060 875.

DVD. Packed to the Rafters. season 4. Part 2. Never opened. $25. Ph. 0429 045 757.

PLANTS. Assorted. 20. including natives, perennials, succulents. Well grown. $50. Ph. 0407 309 596.

ORGAN. Yamaha. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0407 309 596.

ANTIQUE POTTERY CANNISTERS. Milk Can style. Set of 4. $45. Ph. 5662 5723.

TRAVEL BAGS. Two. Domestic. Handle & Wheels. New. $25 each. Ph. 5662 5723.

DEADLOCK. Lockwood. With key. Used. $25. Ph. 5662 5141.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

MAXIMUM 15 WORDS STAR OFFICE - 36 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA EMAIL : bagabargain@thestar.com.au

OR PHONE :

5662 5555

CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER”

public notices

28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

BOAT LICENCE COURSE

CHIROPRACTOR

Bookings essential Phone Bob 0417 524 005

Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

Mirboo North COUNTRY MARKET

Jetski endorsement included

SAN REMO Tuesday, November 27 6pm - 10.15pm

Stalls may be set up from 7.30am Plants, toys, bric-a-brac, books, crafts, flowers

Contact Maxine 5668 2465

situations vacant

We’re for real.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the fun and friendly team at Bakers Delight Leongatha.

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and hard working individuals to fill vacancies as

SALES ASSISTANTS All training is provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

Please forward your resumé to Lyndall Sturtevant Bakers Delight Leongatha Shop 28 BCD McCartin Street, Leongatha 3953 Or via email leongatha-bd@pacific.net.au

Approved MSV course Australian Boating College. Provider No. 3399

LEONGATHA GIRL GUIDES

CAR BOOT SALE Saturday November 24 8am - 1pm LEONGATHA GUIDE HALL PARK A’Beckett St, Leongatha $20 per site For bookings and enquiries Bec 5662 3265 or 0438 002 999

BAROMI PARK Saturday, November 24 (Morning)

situations vacant

HAIRDRESSING SALON 150 Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower. Ph: 5663-5439. www. theorganicbeautysalon. com

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

Wireless Technology In Schools The HEALTH WARNINGS from doctors and scientists around the world.

What every parent and teacher needs to know. THE SAFE ALTERNATIVE GUEST SPEAKER Narelle Haw Building Biologist

Date: Monday 26th November 2012 Time: 7pm - 8.30pm Venue: Venus Bay Community Centre 27 Canterbury Road, Venus Bay

PAYROLL OFFICER - JOB SHARE Part Time

Applications are invited from interested persons for the above position.

We are seeking a person with the ability to analyse complex payroll scenarios, with a high level of interpersonal skills, a strong customer service focus and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Candidates must have an experience in payroll, be able to interpret and maintain award provisions and understand taxation and superannuation legislation.

Previous experience with SAP and Kronos systems, while not essential, will be considered favourably.

GSHS offers a comprehensive staff support program including education and mentoring support, orientation program and employee assistant programs. Salary packaging is also available to all permanent staff including our rural and remote housing benefit.

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current satisfactory police record check.

For more information on this position please contact Janet Arrott-Watt on 5667 5503.

Contact Jodie Duckworth on 5667 5664 to obtain the application kit and position description or visit our website at www.gshs.com.au. Applications should address the selection criteria listed in the position description.

Applications close Thursday 29th November, 2012 and should be addressed to: Janet Arrott-Watt Personnel Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

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Adults only ~ Free admission

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WEEKEND MILKER required, 300 cows. Phone Mark 0427-643241.

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COOK - Indian Cuisine Full time, permanent position (38 hrs per week) Immediate start at our bush restaurant in Leongatha.

Must be fully trade qualified with sound experience and full work rights.

Evening & weekend shifts involved Salary: $41,500pa, plus full award conditions Written applications only with full resumé and contact details for two referees to be sent to: Leongathaindianrestaurant@ yahoo.com

Expressions of Interest Appointment to the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve Committee Incorporated To ensure the best possible management for the Crown land known as the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve, the Minister for Environment & Climate Change is seeking expressions of interests from the community to form part of the new Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve Committee Incorporated.

It is the department’s intention to appoint no more than three community representatives together with representatives of each user group of the reserve for a three-year appointment.

Applications will be assessed by a panel appointed by the department who will recommend appointment to the Minister.

HOSPITALITY STAFF

‘Expression of Interest’ forms and further information on the role and responsibilities of the Committee of Management are available from Tamika Darragh at the Department of Sustainability and Environment in Traralgon Phone (03) 5172 2189.

Expressions of Interest should be marked EOI-1510231 and lodged at the Gippsland Regional Office at 71 Hotham Street, Traralgon 3844, by 5:00 pm Friday 30 November 2012. www.dse.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

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FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Call Cate on 0400 498 804 business hours

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for lease

for sale

5 ACRES land, with shed.

Ideal for a few animals, $60 per week. Four wheel drive access, Dollar Road, Dumbalk. 0414-339602.

for rent KORUMBURRA Very neat 2 bedroom unit. Available now, $175 pw. Elders Leongatha 5662-3523.

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ANGUS Hereford and Charolais calves. Mixed sex from $350 each. 0439743528.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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for sale

for sale

BUNK BED new, black tubular steel and timber.

New 4” foam mattresses, converts to twin beds. Cost $630, sell $400 neg.

Rocking chair, beige fabric, GC $40.

As new 2000W Nilfisk vac., all accessories, $100.

Pine dresser with glass doors. Good condition $70.

Timber toybox on castors, VGC $50.

New looptwist tan carpet square 220cm, $50. 56624704.

situations vacant Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College South Gippsland Is searching for high quality educators to fill

Leadership Positions Curriculum Leaders, Sub-school Coordinators, Performance & Development Coaches &

Teaching positions

– with the ability to teach combinations of the following Religious Education (esp. Youth Ministry), Physical Education, Psychology, Visual Arts, English, Mathematics and Science Can you demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school?

Do you have strong ICT skills and an interest in eLearning?

Then why not visit www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au for more information?

Written applications, including the names of three referees, should be emailed to the Principal (principal@mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au) as soon as possible but no later than Friday 23 November 2012

Consumer Consultant Enhancing Sector Capacity Project

REGISTERED NURSE / MIDWIFE Full time / Part time / Casual GRADE 2

Yooralla is offering a new and exciting position for someone who:

Applications are invited for the position of Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife. The successful applicant will need to provide all facets of care, while working as part of a team in our midwifery and acute area.

You will possess the following: Essential: • Current registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency • Current Police Check • Successful completion of Graduate Year / Transition program including beginning development of: * Good interpersonal skills * Organisational and problem solving skills * Time management and decision making skills • Evidence of ongoing self development • Understanding of ANCI competencies and Codes of Ethics / Professional conduct • Practices and promotes commitment to Australian College of Midwives incorporated Competency Standards (Midwives) Desirable: • Current clinical experience in Midwifery The successful applicant will have proven clinical and midwifery experience and be enthusiastic for a challenge whilst working within a team environment.

• Has a respect for, valuing of and empathy of people with disability, their families and supports and • Has the ability to communicate confidently and advocate on behalf of others

The Consumer Consultant will work with and assist the Project Manager: Enhancing Sector Capacity Project, to engage the service user focus group in identifying and defining the workforce which supports them and provide advice and recommendation on this. You will ensure the inclusion and consultation of people with disability and represent the service user focus group in other aspects of the project as well as participate in the development and progression of the project plan.

Previous experience in using disability services either directly or indirectly is desirable. This will assist the project manager to engage people with disability and their supports in the process of influencing the workforce of supports for people with disability. A Working with Children Check is mandatory for this role.

This is a temporary 6 month contract, Part Time (15 hours p/w), based in Traralgon. Some travel will be required across the Gippsland region.

For further information please contact Vanessa Bleier on 0427 007 028. Visit our website www.yooralla.com.au for a copy of the position description.

Apply online by closing date: Sunday 25th November 2012.

Please Note: Applicants must be willing to undergo a police records check and a medical/physical assessment as part of the recruitment process. All electronic applications must be submitted in Microsoft Word format only. This role is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold valid working visas or permits.

Yooralla is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage people of all abilities to apply.

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GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff.

If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit or visit our website www.gshs.com.au.

Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5504 to discuss the employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, 30th November 2012 to: Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953

• Is able to engage and relate to people from diverse backgrounds and who may present with different abilities, viewpoints and aspirations

Yooralla People and Culture PO Box 200, Flinders Lane Melbourne, Victoria 8009 Email jobs@yooralla.com.au

CAMPER TRAILER lightweight, easy for car towing, GC $1,800. 0427726577.

FARM TRAILER mostly steel, 5 foot x 3 foot, 13 inch wheels. Clean and straight. VGC $145. 56641312 Mardan.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

HEN HOUSES made.

Large / small. Inspection invited. Koonwarra. 56642443.

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LEONGATHA SECONDARY COLLEGE 2013 TRAINEESHIP OUTDOOR ED OR SPORT REC

for sale

MODERN FURNITURE up to 2 y.o., ex cond, dark choc color, 2 QS beds, 2 s/ tables, 2 TV cabinets, Vast Interiors dining setting for 4 and 3 bar stools $1,950. Will separate. 0435-968814.

OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR Airsep Newlife Elite $1,000. Plega electric bed 6’8” x 4’6”, head and leg lift $1,500. Ph: 5668-1707.

SILAGE 75 rolls, and 120 rolls of this season’s hay. Price on application.

Mirboo North area. Phone Joe 0428-585954.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

Commencing January 2013 Forward resumé and letter of application to: Gabe Windsor Leongatha Secondary College Private Bag 1 Leongatha 3953 Applications close 04/12/2012

South Gippsland Shire Council

Works Engineer - Operations Temporary full time $84,928 total annual salary package 9 day fortnight We are seeking a qualified Engineer to join our Operations team to provide Engineering support and expertise in relation to flood recovery works and maintenance programs of roads, bridges, drains and recreation reserves throughout the Shire.

You will work closely with the Operations and Engineering teams, external consultants, contractors and Government departments. You will have proven experience in project management, staff coordination and bring a high level of analytical, research and problem solving skills and be able to demonstrate prior policy development experience.

Enquiries to Fred Huitema, Manager Operations on 5662 9100.

Executive Support Officer Temporary full time - up to 12 months Option of 9 day fortnight $62,437 total salary package An exciting opportunity exists to provide administrative support within the Chief Executive’s Office and to Councillors.

You will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of a range of administration activities including handling correspondence, coordination of Councillor requests and responses and organisation of events and civic functions.

You will have Year 12 secondary education or equivalent, experience in office administration, accurate keyboard, word processing and spreadsheet skills and strong attention to detail. Your professional and considered approach along with your ability to communicate maturely and effectively with key stakeholders will be highly regarded.

Enquiries to Lauren Green, Executive Office & Projects Coordinator on 5662 9200.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 28 November 2012.

Further information and position descriptions are available on our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

tenders

tenders

CLEANING CONTRACTOR Tenders are invited from cleaning contractors to clean TARWIN VALLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL (Meeniyan).

Cleaners must be listed on the Department of Education and Early Childhood’s Contract Cleaners Panel and should attend a SITE INSPECTION to be conducted AT 4PM ON THURSDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER. Contract documents will be available at that time.

REGISTER ATTENDANCE ON 5664 7382 Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

MOWERS We stock the largest range of new and used mowers in South Gippsland, including Honda, Victa, Rover, Masport, Flymo, Supa Swift, Viking, Greenfield, Murray, Deutscher, Husqvarna

From $149

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Professional repair & service to all makes of mowers.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison and South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA

Phone 5662 2028

L.M.C.T. 2714

SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES

FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE

167 Graham Street Wonthaggi

5672 3127

garage sales

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

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livestock

used vehicles

BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

Friesian, Jersey, Angus, Hereford and Limo

All machinery Bins provided

All tested Phone 0447 331 762 ISA BROWN pullets, 17 weeks, fully immunised, not debeaked, $21 each.

Also available laying hens.

Taking orders now. Tradeins welcome. Pick up on Friday, November 23 between 3 and 4pm at the old Korumburra Saleyards.

Chook food available on the day. Unwanted animals taken, other animals for sale. Call Mark at Animals From The Farm 0419425257 or 5629-9685.

WANTED to buy - young wether goats. Ph: 0407141241.

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

GRASS hay. 0438-

work wanted EFFLUENT SPREADING, stirrer available. 0408634239.

meetings

WOORAYL GOLF CLUB

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When you suffer with Erection problems of Premature Ejaculation.

wanted to buy ANY OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401-194601.

professional

wanted STANDING wanted, for 961377.

Call or SMS “Strip” 1800 311 311

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thanks

LEONGATHA RSL THANKS Members of the community for supporting the Annual Poppy Appeal, and for their attendance at the Wreath Laying on Remembrance Day.

marriage celebrant South Gippsland Shire Council

Client Services Team Leader Temporary part time – 2 positions 4 days per week working 8am – 5pm 2 days per week working 8.30am – 5pm We are seeking two Client Services Team Leaders to join our Aged and Disability team, this role requires you to provide service coordination within the Aged & Disability Services department, reporting directly to the Manager Aged & Disability Services.

You will be responsible for providing direct supervision, support and encouragement to Community Support Workers in relation to the provision of service to clients.

A large proportion of this role is developing, updating and distributing rosters, along with associated administrative tasks.

A community services (preferably Aged Care or Disability) qualification is desirable and/or demonstrated experience in service coordination. You will bring your knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. It is desirable for you to have an understanding or willingness to learn Sharikat Khoo.

This position is subject to a satisfactory Police Check and a current driver’s license, is essential.

Enquiries to Louise Brydon, Manager Aged & Disability Services on 5662 9200.

Café Attendant Permanent part time 15 hours per week $25.51 per hour Do you enjoy providing Customer Service?

Do you love working with food?

This is an ideal opportunity to bring your customer service experience to our friendly team at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum located in Korumburra.

You will be required to work part time Thursday to Monday. Your responsibilities will be to provide quick, friendly service to customers, including sandwich making and the operation of coffee machines and all other facets of food and beverage services.

A Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate along with a satisfactory Police and Working with Children Check is essential.

Enquiries to Rowena Ashley, Coal Creek Coordinator, on 5655 1811.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 5 December 2012.

Further information and position descriptions are available on our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

births PRIVITERA (Allan) Barrie and Sue wish to congratulate Tanya and Con on the birth of their daughter - Ava Rose Zelda 11.11.12.

Baby sister for Levi.

Rockin’ back the clock

By Simone Short THERE was nothing unusual about the rock’n’roll dance held at the Wonthaggi Town Hall last Saturday night – except for the decade.

Around 140 guests were transported back into the 1950s for the Wonthaggi Fire Brigade’s big event, with plenty of people getting into character for the dance.

Women arrived donning poodle skirts with petticoats and saddle shoes, while leather jackets and Brylcreem were aplenty among the men.

Vintage hot rods dropping off guests at the town hall could have easily had you fooled you had fallen back into a different era.

Billy O’Neill and the Headliners completed the night perfectly, belting out all the greatest hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s, and getting the dance floor twisting and jiving.

Brigade captain Kim O’Connor said the night was a huge success raising around $6000 for the CFA, and added he had already received a number of messages commenting on how great a night it was.

“Everyone had a ball,” he said.

“People were dressed for the occasion and really put a big effort into it with the hairstyles and the clothing.

“A few other people brought cars along and the band was great too; the dance floor was just packed.”

Some of the guests commented they had attended the original dances at the town hall and were thrilled to be back again reliving the old days.

Gwen McColl from Williamstown returned to her hometown of Wonthaggi for the dance, and said she had actually met her husband in the town hall when he performed at one of the dances with his

GARRATT Mary Elizabeth.

1923-2012.

Dearest mum and nonna of Margaret, Vito, Robert and Mark.

Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side.

A beautiful, courageous woman who will be missed every day by all her family and friends.

ZEUSCHNER (Gray) Noelle.

Dearly loved sister-in-law of Sylvia and Roy (dec.

Aunt to Owen, Ray, Daryl and Pam, and families.

Special Auntie Noelle of Pam and Barry, Burgan and Nick.

Very sadly missed.

ZEUSCHNER - Noelle.

Passed away peacefully at Dandenong Hospital on November 14, 2012.

Aged 81 years, late of Leongatha.

Fondly remembered by family and friends.

More photos in next week’s Star and online at www.thestar.com.au

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that it went so well for the first time. I don’t think there’s anything we could have done better.”

Kim said there were plenty of prizes for best dressed and best dancers, and said he even received dance lessons on the night.

“I got up and busted out a tune with the band as well,” he laughed, with a few photos of his performance of Mustang Sally already floating around Twitter.

Retro ladies: Belinda Tiziani (voted best dressed on the night) and Michelle Huitema from Wonthaggi looked the part perfectly on Saturday night, arriving in a vintage hot rod to top it off.

Our second grandchild to love and enjoy.

GOD... comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4.

band back in the day.

Kim said the event would continue to grow bigger and better every year after the inaugural dance, and hoped to incorporate a car show.

“We’d like to get some more cars along next year and hold a bit of a cruise during the day, a car show in the main street and the dance at night time – turn it into a full day event,” he said.

“We want to build it into something people want to come to every year. Everyone was rapt

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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10, Ha-RAs-s. 12, Bertha (anag). 15, Rocket. 17, A-ppoints. 19, Co-dE. 20, Nosey parker.

Down - 1, Bee-tro-O-t. 2, C-hills. 3, Clutch. 4, Ogre (rev).

5, Stress. 6, S-Al-ad. 11, Rock-cake. 13, Ex-(dee)p-and.

14, Ann-oys. 15, Rascal (anag). 16, El-der. 18, (fam)Oust(enor).

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8352 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Inquisitive. 7, Kiwi. 8, Generate. 9, Sherry.

10, Rather. 12, Teller. 15, Signal. 17, Achieved. 19, Teak.

20, Thoughtless.

Down - 1, Squirrel. 2, Dinghy. 3, Winner. 4, Pier. 5, Nettle. 6, Irish. 11, Together. 13, Excite. 14, Ravage. 15, Sedate. 16, Amass. 18, Iron.

CELEBRATIONS to mark 25 years of the Bass Coast Landcare Network (BCLN) were held last weekend.

Former Victorian premier Joan Kirner AM acted as guest of honour on Friday night at the official opening at the Bass Community Hall.

Ms Kirner was called on to open the weekend art and sculpture exhibition and presented prizes to winners.

She celebrated with the 150 past and present members in attendance, with live music provided by Pete Baird and Nicky DeGruchy of the Little Oberon band.

Ms Kirner was the Minister for Conservation when she founded Landcare in 1986 and Bass Coast was one of the first groups in the state to be formed.

Carolyn Charles, a member of the BCLN, said Ms Kirner spoke on the history of the Landcare movement and founding member Anne Davies gave a short history of the local group.

Ms Charles said the night was a huge success and the art and sculptures on show came from all around South Gippsland.

“The exhibiting artists really captured the spirit of Landcare,” she said.

Winners in each of nine categories received a nonacquisitive $100 prize and mystery prize. There was also a special schools category for artworks made out of recycled materials.

An exhibition highlight included a special showing of works by the four local prize-winning artists, John Adam, Nicolas Day, illustrator of Australia’s best loved field guides to birds, Judith Garde and Adrian Johnson who recently took part in the Bass Coast Art Acquisition Prize.

Following the gala opening, a family fun day was held at the hall on Saturday.

Visitors enjoyed guided walks through the arboretum, the sculpture exhibition, gourmet food from local producers, a wine appreciation master class, animal farm, handcraft stalls, children’s activities and entertainment from local musicians.

Open winners: Heather Harley and Michael Thomas, winners of the ladies and mens Open Scratch event.

Sunday B Grade winners: Elizabeth and Kevin Halpin (B Grade Scratch) and Peter and Lynne Hart (B Grade Handicap winners).

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - PAGE 57

Leongatha Golf Club tournament Results Thursday - 4BBB Stableford: Ladies A Grade: Nancy Sperling and Faye le Page 46 points A Grade runners-up: Dot Christie and Andrea Thorson 42 points (on countback).

B Grade Pam Christensen and Marianne Leaver: 48 points.

B Grade runners-up: Fay Quilford and Maria Bell 44 points (on a countback).

Visitors’ trophy: Veronica Park and Sue Hoskin 45 points.

Nearest the pins: 14th Andrea Thorson 16th Marianne Leaver.

Down the line balls (44-42 points): Coral Gray/Noreen Williams, Julie Howard/ Ann Henderson, Glenys Day/Helen Mackenzie, Marg Berry/Ted Macfarlane, Pat Pease /Di Grimmond, Joc Howson/ Glenyce McRobert.

Men A Grade: Neil Mackenzie and Joe Lowell 46 points A Grade runner-up: Bruce Hutton and Peter Cannon 44 points (on a countback).

B Grade: Frank Smedley and John Gilder 46 points.

B Grade runner-up: Mick Oliver and Keith Finney 44 points (on a countback).

Nearest the pins: 14th John Gilder 16th Norm Hughes.

Down the line balls (44-42 points): Peter Horman/ Ian Barlow, Neville Williamson/Peter Walsh, Bryan Mc Corkell/ Brendan Simon, Ian Sutherland/Merv Stubbs, Peter Kane/Steve Kane, Ken Wardle/ Grant McRitchie, John Fraser/Ian Watson, Peter Hart/ Kevin Halpin, Terry Poulton/John Nelson.

Friday - Ambrose Scratch: Mick McGrath, Tony Esplin, Ben Challis and Matt Lyn 61.

Scratch runner-up: Dan Poynton, Brenton Dinsdale, Jeremy Westaway and Mark Benfield 62.

Handicap men: Jess Dehey, Stephen Walter, Brendan Dicocco and Steven Chappel 55 net.

Handicap men runners-up: Mark Hanger, Rick Gole, Ed Frost and Richard Lambe 556/8.

Mixed: Peter and Lyn Hart, Kevin and Elizabeth Halpin 545/8.

Mixed runners-up: Mick Oliver,

Keith Finney, Wendy Parker and Toni West 591/8.

Nearest the pin: 14th Geoff Shaw and Wendy Parker 16th Kevin Halpin and Toni West.

Down the line balls (56 3/8 -58 7/8): 1. T. Poulton, C. Poulton, J. Nelson, R. Stubbings 2. R. Rees, J. Thompson, T. Ayton, D. Ayton 3. C. Sperling, G. Hoskin, D. Webster, A. Sperling 4. M. Stockdale, R. Findlay, B. Cooper, M. Lafferty 5. A. Grinham, A. Grinham, J. Tetau, P. Grey.

6. R. Reeves, R. Anderson, T. Ryan, G. Wilkins.

Saturday Men 27 Holes Open Scratch (Lyrebird Trophy): Michael Thomas (0) 110.

27 Holes Open Scratch runnerup: A. Haywood (4) 117.

27 Holes A Grade Handicap: M. Daly (4) 101 net (on countback).

27 Holes A Grade Handicap runner-up: Peter Cannon (12) 101 net.

A Grade Stableford: Tom Williamson (13) 40 points.

A Grade Stableford runner-up: Peter Hart (12) 34 points.

B Grade Stableford: Alan Edney (18) 39 points.

B Grade Stableford runner-up: Malcolm Legge (16) 35 points.

C Grade Stableford: Fred Debono (25) 37 points.

C Grade Stableford runner-up: Neville Williamson (21) 36 points.

Senior Men’s (60+) Jon Smith (8) Andrew Smith.

Teams event: Ken Wardle Grant Mc Ritchie Peter Cannon 112 points.

9 Hole Scratch: Alan Adcock (5½) 38.

9 Hole Handicap: Doug Clemann (4) 34 net.

Down the line balls (39-32 points): A. Smith, G. Mc Ritchie, J. Dalton, C. Leaver, K. Wardle, M. Oliver, A. Haywood, N. Penney, M. Davis, K. Finney, S. Law, B. Simon, G. Morrison, G. Mc Donald, C. Keeshaw, P. Waters, M. Street, B. Mc Corkill.

Ladies 27 Holes Open Scratch (Kit Boag Trophy): Heather Harley (6) 119.

27 Holes Open Scratch runnerup: Linda Shannon (11) 133 (on a countback).

27 Holes A Grade Handicap: Wendy Parker (12) 110 net.

27 Holes A Grade Handicap R\ runner-up: Marg Johnson (13) 117½ net.

18 Holes Overall Best Net-Hyland Trophy: Helen Fraser (13) 35 points.

A Grade Stableford: Beth Curram (15) 33 points (on countback).

A Grade Stableford runner-up: Rebecca Wilson (14) 32 points.

B Grade Stableford: Loris Clark (27) 34 points.

B Grade Stableford runner-up: Edith de Groot (21) 32 points.

C Grade Stableford: Elizabeth Halpin (30) 34 points.

C Grade Stableford runner-up: Carol Sowden (30) 31 points (on a countback).

Senior Ladies (60+): Dot Stubbs (13) 33 points.

Down the line balls (31-28 points): D. Williams, L. James, F. Quilford, L. Hart, C. Gray, T. Ayton, R. de Bondt, D. Miller, K. Hogan.

Nearest the pins: 14th Jon Smith Barb Britten 16th Russell Williams Jocelyn Town.

Sunday Mixed Canadian Foursomes A Grade Scratch: Peter Kane and Pauline Scherrenberg 80.

A Grade Scratch runner-up: Nick and Libby Dehey 81.

B Grade Scratch: Kevin and Elizabeth Halpin 83.

B Grade Scratch runner-up: Bill and Jocelyn Howson 90 (on a countback).

A Grade Handicap: Glenn Marsham and Rebecca Wilson 701/8 net.

A Grade Handicap runner-up: Keith Finney and Toni West 72½ net B Grade Handicap: Peter and Lyn Hart 701/8 net.

B Grade Handicap runner-up: John and Lesley Renwick 72 net.

Visitors’ Trophy: P. Bolt and L. Marshall 735/8.

Nearest the pins: 4th John Renwick and Helen Fraser, 7th Kevin Halpin and Pauline Scherrenberg, 14th Glen Laity and Sue Traill, 16th Rob Somers and Helen Fraser.

Down the line balls: B. and L. Pinner, T. Garrett and J. Paice, D. and W. Brown, T. and J. Steer, T. and S. Traill, N. and H. Mackenzie, R. and G. McRobert, C. Leaver and R. Fleischer, P. Seth and P. Christensen, G. Laity and J. Mitchell.

Friday’s Ambrose Mixed winners: Kevin and Elizabeth Halpin, and Peter and Lynne Hart, winners of the mixed Ambrose event.

Sunday A Grade winners: Pauline Scherrenberg and Peter Kane (A Grade Scratch) and Glenn Marsham and Rebecca Wilson (A Grade Handicap).

Friday’s Ambrose Mens winners: Mick Mc Grath, Tony Esplin, Matt Lyn, Ben Challis winners of the Scratch event with Jackie Laurie, representing the Bendigo Bank.

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thestar.com.au Korumburra volleyball Results Round 16 A Grade: Pirates d Golliwogs (3:0) 25:13, 25:22, 17:13; Warriors drew Champions (1:1) 25:18, 23:25, 7:7; Giants d Bugs (2:1) 25:19, 25:22, 12:16.

B Grade: Why d Chargers (3:1) 23:25, 25:13, 25:11, 14:3; Plasted d M.G. Holy Cows (3:1) 17:25, 25:22, 25:20, 25:12; Shark Bait d Panthers (2:1) 21:25, 25:20, 17:14.

Ladders A Grade: 1. Pirates, 2, Bugs, 3. Giants, 4. Golliwogs, 5. Warriors, 6. Champions.

B Grade: 1. Panthers, 2.

Why, 3. HELP, 4. Plasted, 5.

Chargers, 6. M.G. Holy Cows, 7. Shark Bait.

Allambee and District Tennis Association doubles tournament

A Grade Women winners: Ange and Bron Williams

Mid week ladies tennis Ladders Leongatha Lightning Under 14s: (back, from left) T. Martin, H. Cumming, Z. Clark, J. Lamers, R. Coleman (coach), (front) J. Hume, R. Coleman, C. Olden.

Lightning’s mixed results THE Under 14 Leongatha Lightning Basketball team ventured over to the Moe Tournament recently.

There were mixed results, with one win and two losses.

The boys played Moe in the first game and after a slow start trailing 10 to two they quickly got it together and displayed some great passages of play to come out winners by seven points.

In a tight second game we came up against Korumburra.

The boys came within four points, but we ran into foul and injury trouble, with the boys going down by 12 points in a well fought out game.

Our final game was played on Sunday against a very polished Maffra team.

Our first half was two to 32. In the second half with a change of tactics, the boys fought it out with final scores, 47 to 15.

It was noted that we were only outscored by two points in the last half.

Although the boys were beaten by a very good team they never gave up and played with great determination, which was encouraging to see.

Section 1 Inverloch Silver .....................65 Leongatha ..............................63 Wonthaggi ..............................49 Foster ......................................40 Inverloch Gold ........................39 Section 2 Phillip Island ..........................69 Wonthaggi Herons .................64 Bena ........................................63 Wonthaggi Swans ..................53 Korumburra .............................37 Foster .......................................22 Section 3 Inverloch Pink .......................80 Fish Creek ..............................57 Inverloch Blue .......................57 Grantville ...............................45 Nyora .......................................42 Phillip Island ...........................35 Section 4 Inverloch ................................78 Wonthaggi ..............................72 Leongatha ..............................67 Korumburra Purple ..............53 Phillip Island ...........................32 Korumburra Belles ....................8

B Grade Women winners: Sarah Sauvarin and Philippa Littlejohn.

Allambee Mirboo & District Tennis The A Grade matches were all one-sided.

Smokin Aces has a firm hold on top spot

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

At Port Phillip Heads

NOVEMBER Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

21 WED

22 THUR

23 FRI

24 SAT

25 SUN

26 MON

27 TUE

0515 1049 1716 2304

1.58 0.41 1.38 0.35

0601 1141 1822 2352

1.51 0.42 1.32 0.46

0651 1234 1935

1.43 0.43 1.29

0042 0741 1330 2044

0.58 1.36 0.44 1.28

0138 0833 1431 2148

0.69 1.31 0.44 1.31

0244 0927 1533 2248

0.76 1.27 0.42 1.36

0358 1020 1630 2344

0.79 1.25 0.38 1.42

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

and won all its sets.

Well done Will - big step up to play with your Dad. Koony lost the first men’s set but won all other sets.

Baromi winning all sets against Korumburra has second place.

Leongatha North and Koony are closer on the ladder. Lucky Strings and Korumburra are holding 5th and 6th spot.

A Reserve matches were closer. Gold won by a game from Koony. A tie-breaker each way. Leongatha won 5.4 and by 13 games. A tiebreaker and a 7/5 both went Korumburra’s way but not enough games.

Hallston won the men’s sets, Baromi the ladies. The ladies’ sets were well contested.

Hallston won two mixed and won the match by six games.

No result from the Mardan v Outtrim game - the ladder will be adjusted next week.

In B Grade Mardan won well against the young Northerners. Well done Sarah and Elise winning the first ladies. A tie-breaker Mardan’s way.

Baromi was too strong and experienced for Leongatha.

Leongatha tennis club championships will be held on December 2. Check at the clubhouse for details. Don’t miss the ladies’ night at the Leon-

gatha Tennis Club this Friday night.

Results A Grade: Smokin Aces 9.72, Leongatha 0.29. Koonwarra 8.69, Lucky Strings 1.36.

Baromi 9.72, Korumburra 0.23.

A Reserve: Hallston 5.45, Baromi 4.39. Outtrim Gold 5.45, Koonwarra 4.44. Leongatha 5.47, Korumburra 4.34.

Mardan v Outtrim Maroon - no result. Berrys Creek bye.

B Grade: Mardan 8.49, Leongatha North 1.23, Baromi 7.47, Leongatha 2.30.

A Reserve Men winners: Steve Charlton and Karsten Krohn.

Ladders A Grade Smokin Aces............................ 63.5 Baromi. .................................... 47.5 Leongatha North. ................... 42.5 Koonwarra .............................. 40.5 Lucky Strings ........................... 28.5 Korumburra ................................ 8.5 A Reserve Outtrim Gold .......................... 54.0 Baromi ..................................... 45.5 Koonwarra .............................. 44.5 Hallston.................................... 42.0 Leongatha ................................. 39.0 Outtrim Maroon ....................... 30.0 Mardan...................................... 28.5 Berrys Creek............................. 27.0 Korumburra .............................. 25.0 B Grade Baromi ..................................... 50.5 Leongatha................................ 41.5 Mardan .................................... 29.5 Leongatha North .................... 10.5

A Reserve Women winners: Nicole Dudman and Belinda Whiteside

• LEONGATHA TENNIS

Championships next Sunday THE Leongatha Tennis Club will be holding its annual club championships event on Sunday, December 2.

All junior and senior members of the Leongatha Tennis Club are encouraged to participate with many grates open to all competitors, and a fine array of trophies up for grabs.

An additional benefit will be a delicious barbecue lunch available during the course of the event.

Organisers are anticipating as many entries as possible to make it a great day, with play beginning at 9.30am for the juniors and 10am for the seniors. For any queries relating to the club championship contact Frank Dekker on 5668 5285. We look forward to a great day of tennis.

B Grade Men winners: David Noble and Connor Krohn.

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thestar.com.au Leongatha bowls ON Tuesday, November 13 ladies pennant saw our Division 1 teams away to Phillip Island and our Division 3 were away to Foster.

I understand Division 3 had a win, however I have not received any results regarding Division 1.

Round six on November 20 sees Division 1 at home to San Remo and Division 3 at home to Inverloch.

Wednesday, November 14 saw the midweek mixed social in action. The winners were R. Young (s) and W. Harry with three wins plus 11. Runners-up were C. Richardson (s) and R. Symmons on two wins, a draw, plus 19.

Saturday, November 17 saw men’s pennant teams at home to Phillip Island.

Division 1 lost to the Island 57 to 78: J. Hall (s) 14 lost 23, J. Kuiper (s) won 27 to 23 and R. Trotman (s) 16 lost 32.

Division 2 were defeated at the Island

55 shots to 92: C. Richardson (s) 21 to 36, L. Lancaster (s) 21 to 23 and B. Davidson (s) 13 to 33.

Division 4 managed to score an overall win at the Island, winning 79 to 70 shots: J. Embleton (s) 24 to 25, J. Pendergast (s) 22 to 29 and R. Young (s) 33 to 16.

Round 7 sees Division 1 away to Toora, Division 2 at home to Corinella and Division 4 home to Lang Lang.

The Leongatha monthly triples will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 9.30am start.

Business bowls got underway on Tuesday evening, November 13 and according to reports was a very successful evening.

The next round will be on Tuesday evening, November 20 and in the next report I hope to be able to bring readers some up to date results.

Until the next report, good bowling Jackhigh.

Meeniyan bowls LAST Monday was our Invitation Fours sponsored by Leongatha RSL. Winners were locals Bob Wylie, Peter Hill, Peter Williams and Col Densley.

Runners-up were Greg Lewis, Kevin Queale, Ian Potter and Ray Czempinski (Mirboo North).

On Tuesday pennant Division 1 travelled to Foster.

With two winning rinks they had a draw overall and gained nine points. Division 3 were away to Wonthaggi and found the opposition too strong, going down on both rinks.

This week ones were home to Phillip Island and threes were away to Tarwin Lower.

Tuesday evening was the beginning of our six week corporate bowls pairs competition. Fourteen teams competed, with MacAttack the winners and Puppies runners-up.

Saturday pennant had Division 2 travelling to Corinella where they found the home team in good form. Score: 54 shots to 71 with one rink having a draw.

Division 4 at home to Toora had two successful rinks with the score 90 shots to 68.

Next week sees the completion of round one with twos home to Phillip Island and fours away to Wonthaggi. At present twos hold second place and fours are in top spot.

Sunday saw our ladies novice winner Kaz Hughes competing against the rep from Warragul to go on to the next level. A great effort to get that far!

Our tournament secretary would like to hear from teams for our division 3,4,5/bankers triples next Thursday.

South Gippsland pennant bowls

Division 1: Korumburra 1480 d Toora 2-61; Leongatha 2-57 lt Phillip Island 14-78; Wonthaggi 14-68 d Inverloch 2-59; Lang Lang 14-71 d Mirboo North 2-66.

Division 2: San Remo 16-94 d Loch 0-64; Inverloch 16-69 d Wonthaggi 0-58: Corinella 15-71 d Meeniyan 1-54: Phillip Island 16-92 d Leongatha 0-55.

Division 3: Korumburra Maroon 0-56 lt Fish Creek 16-89: Foster 12-67 d Phillip Island 4-65; Wonthaggi 14-84 d Inverloch 2-64; Tarwin Lower 14-72 d Korumburra Gold 2-62.

Division 4: Meeniyan 14-90 d Toora 2-68; Inverloch 0-48 lt Wonthaggi 1676; Phillip Island 4-70 lt Leongatha 12-79; Lang Lang 2-56 lt San Remo 14-65.

Division 5: Loch 16-0 (bye); San Remo 16-96 d Fish Creek 0-57; Foster 16-91 d Mirboo North 0-48; Corinella 4-67lt Port Welshpool 12-70; Phillip Island 12-74 d Tarwin Lower 4-64.

Ladders

Division 1 Phillip Island.................+161 Korumburra ...................+92 Wonthaggi .......................+19 Inverloch .........................+42 Lang Lang ...........................-7 Mirboo North ....................-79 Leongatha........................-106 Toora ...............................-122 Division 2 Phillip Island...................+37 Meeniyan.........................+63 Corinella..........................+42 Inverloch ........................+9.5

87 74 71 52 49 32 12 7 74 63 63 48

Wonthaggi ........................+43 San Remo .........................-5.5 Loch ..................................-19 Leongatha........................-170 Division 3 Fish Creek .....................+165 Foster ..............................+28 Phillip Island.....................+8 Tarwin Lower ..................-12 Wonthaggi .........................-28 Korumburra Gold ................-8 Inverloch ...........................-55 Korumburra Maroon .........-98 Division 4 Meeniyan.......................+113 San Remo ........................+44 Wonthaggi .....................+106 Toora ...............................+79 Phillip Island .....................-46 Leongatha........................-144 Lang Lang .......................-104 Inverloch ...........................-48 Division 5 Port Welshpool .............+130 Foster...............................+66 San Remo ........................+41 Loch .................................+34 Mirboo North ...................+69 Fish Creek .........................-65 Phillip Island .....................-46 Tarwin Lower ....................-81 Corinella..........................-148

44 38 34 20 90 68 51 45 44 40 24 22 86 63 62 56 40 28 26 23 86 69 66 64 59 41 36 35 24

Next week’s Kiss of Death tips for Round 7 (Division 1) are Toora (home) to climb off the bottom of the ladder with an easy win over a much weakened Leongatha; Phillip Island (home) will win a tight one against Korumburra; Inverloch to get back in the winner’s circle with an easy win over Lang Lang, while Mirboo North (home) may just cause the upset of the round with a narrow win over Wonthaggi.

Good bowling to all during the pennant season.

Tip of the week “don’t let your ‘ego’ get in the way of your ability.”

Korumburra parlor bowls AT OUTTRIM on Monday, November 12 the Korumburra bias bowls group played three games of 75 up, rotating skippers with each game.

Our visitors, Carolyn and Ian from Buffalo joined in the hijinx, taking their turns in each bowling position.

In the first game, Ian led his team well despite having an “oops” on his card and he, Ashley, Joyce and Lynn fell in by two shots.

But the best first game belonged to Lee, Geoff, Michael and Adam with +8 shots.

With a rotation of players, the second round was won by Mary, George, Connie and Margot when

SGBD Tuesday pennant Round 5 - November 13 Division 1: Wonthaggi 74 (16 shots) d Inverloch 58 (J. Clarkson 25 d A. Tschiderer 20, I. Donohue 29 d I. Sheppard 17, K. Simpson 20 lt L. Luby 21).

Meeniyan 68 drew Foster 68 (L. Hanks 24 d R. Speers 22, M. Pearson 23 d M. Climas 21, A. Van Wamel 21 lt G. Tyers 25).

San Remo 74 (14 shots) d Korumburra 60 (J. AllenDayle 25 d M. Goad 14, R. Dennis 34 d D. Williams 10, S. Carvosso 15 lt J. McVeigh 36).

Phillip Island 73 (14 shots) d Leongatha 59 (R. James 21 d J. Todd 17, H. Crewdson 29 d T. McCormack 19, P. Davis 23 drew E. McIntyre 23).

Division 2: Lang Lang 93 (38 shots) d Toora 55 (J. Prowd 34 d K. Barwick 19, D. Motton 26 d B. Curram 22, B. Button 33 d R. Richardson 14).

Corinella 74 (14 shots) d Phillip Island 60 (B. O’Keefe 27 d J. Boyce 12, E. Johnston 26 d J. Farmer 19, T. Durbridge 21 lt G. Caile 29).

Wonthaggi 86 (23 shots) d Fish Creek 63 (D. Yarley 32 d N. Van Dyk 16, A. Green 29 d D. Buckland 21, K. Bird 25 lt P. O’Neil 26).

Inverloch 69 (14 shots) d Tarwin Lower 55 (P. Stoneham 26 d H. Twite 13, V. Muir 26 d B. De Rooy 15, M. Flett 17 lt R. Griffiths 27).

Loch & District 70 (2 shots) d Port Welshpool 68 (K. Moss 26 d L. Greaves

OUR men’s Division 3 side had another good win over Korumburra with all three rinks successful.

Division 5 was defeated by San Remo.

Teams for this Saturday’s competition are: Division 3 (home to Foster): R. Mortlock (S), L. McKenzie, F. Carter, R. Wheeler.

D. Christie (S), R. Knight, R. Staley, W. Ferbrache..

T. McLean (S), M. Heywood, R. Grylls

(Mgr), A. Kerr.

Division 5 (home to Phillip Island): D. Stefani (S), C.McGannon, R. Poletti, R. Constantine.

J. Lindeman (S), K. Flanders, J. Lavarda, B. O’Keefe.

N. Buckland (S), A. Atwell (Mgr), C. Bell, R. McKenzie.

The ladies were away to Wonthaggi for last Tuesday’s match up.

Unfortunately they were defeated.

they scored +10 shots but on the third rotation of players, Ian’s team, now skippered by Ashley, trounced their opponents (Charlie, Joe, Carolyn and Margo) by 13 shots with the other two teams scrambling to a draw.

Overall, Ian’s team scored 3W+23 shots; in second place was Mary’s team with 1W1L1D+8; then Lee’s team on 1W1L1D even and in fourth place was Charlie’s team with 3L. On Thursday night, parlor bowls had some exciting games and excellent bowling.

Four teams scored two wins apiece with the team of Laurie Wyhoon, Vince Sgarioto, Lynn McCord and Michael Matthews taking the night’s honours with 10 shots.

Joe Occhipinti, Geoff

McCord, Keith Marshall and Lee Armstrong (2W+6) were pipped on the post for their third win when Arc Gammaldi and Rob Stewart bowled a tight, last end to steal five points and a one shot victory in the game.

Their team mates, Sally Gammaldi and Joyce Occhipinti were delighted with the team’s effort (2W-7).

The fourth two game winning team started poorly but steadily improved throughout the night. Mick Bruzzese captained well and Michael Corless, Connie Occhipinti and Andy Marshall finished in third position with 2W+4 shots.

Unfortunately, Charlie’s team could only manage one win and Dennis’ team had three, close games but were beaten in each by a point or two.

Fish Creek bowls

17, A. Miller 23 lt M. McDonald 26, J. Miller 21 lt A. Collins 25).

Division 3: Leongatha 46 (4 shots) d Foster 42 (C. Harry 26 d J. Bohn 20, G. Emmerson 20 lt J. Miles 22).

Korumburra 50 (4 shots) d Phillip Island 46 (M. Wrench 25 d M. Beaton 18, M. Hams 25 lt E. Stephenson 28).

Mirboo North 57 (31 shots) d San Remo 26 (A. Plowman 31 d M. Bates 8, D. McFarland 26 d W. Brunsden 18).

Wonthaggi 54 (29 shots) d Meeniyan 25 (G. Mitford 28 d B. Grant 16, G. Wilson 26 d I. Hill 9).

Inverloch 57 (20 shots) d Tarwin Lower 37 (E. Perrett 22 d S. Browne 20, S. Nation 35 d M. Emmett 17).

Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi .......................+69 Meeniyan.........................+24 Phillip Island...................+75 San Remo ..........................+9 Inverloch ...........................-10 Korumburra .......................-93 Foster.................................-28 Leongatha..........................-46 Division 2 Lang Lang .....................+135 Wonthaggi .......................+99 Inverloch .........................+31 Loch & District...............+11 Phillip Island .....................-12 Toora .................................-52 Corinella............................-72 Port Welshpool ............+59.25 Tarwin Lower .....................+7 Fish Creek ..................-206.25 Division 3 Wonthaggi .......................+85 Inverloch .........................+35 Mirboo North .................+40 Leongatha .......................+13 Meeniyan.............................-8 Korumburra .......................-13 Phillip Island ....................+11 San Remo ..........................-23 Foster.................................-27 Tarwin Lower ..................-113

60 56 51 47 31 30 25 20 62 61 57 56 46 34 32 24 24 4 56 44 42 42 40 38 30 28 16 14

Buffalo indoor bowls WEDNESDAY November 14: Twelve keen bowlers were ready for bowling at Buffalo with four teams of three selected.

Three games of eight ends were played, with one bowl removed in the third game enabling leads and seconds two bowls and skippers three bowls.

Everyone welcomed Ron Gloster back and he showed some good form after his absence.

There were no three game winners for the night but Joe Occhipinti (s), Carolyn Benson and Ron Gloster combined well to be declared winners for the night with no losses (WDW).

Next Bill Wolswinkel (s), Lee Armstrong and Peter Heldens (LWW), third Toni Heldens (s), Rod McConchie and Joyce Occhipinti (WDL) and holding everyone up in fourth were Charlie Tumino (s), Ian Benson and Mary Tumino.

It is certainly a busy time with Dumbalk and Mardan having Christmas break-ups this week. Good to catch up with everyone.

A special social night of bowls at Outtrim this Tuesday night where an enjoyable night is assured.

Best first game Joe 149, second Bill 11-5, third Joe 10-6.

Everyone welcome at the Buffalo Hall on Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Welshpool golf TUESDAY’s barbecue nine-hole event winner was Lionel Pope with 18 points.

Ball down the line to Don Harris and Bob Easton, 17 points, on countback from Alan Hayes.

Nearest the pin: 8th Brian MacPherson. Achievers award: Andrew Brown.

Pub points: Pier Port 15.5, Welshpool 15.2, Toora 13.5, Port Albert 13.25.

Other scores: B. MacPherson, K. Hallett, C. Wilkinson, C. English 15, L. Ralph, K. Lear, P. Janson 14.

Friday’s stableford nine hole chicken run was won

by Brian MacPherson with 19 points on countback from Alan Hayes. Balls down the line to Sue Brown 15 on countback from Pat Carroll.

Other scores: David Lucas, Cory Brown 14, K. Lear, L. Pope 13, Merv

Woorayl golf LAST Saturday we held a stableford event which was sponsored by Kevin Taranto of Taranto Glass.

The winner of A Grade with 38 points was Paul Challis, B Grade went to Jason Redmond, also with 38 points and C Grade to John Hickey whose 39 points was the day’s best.

Balls went to T. Burgess, Dale Burge, J. Diaper, G. Challis, M. Wood, G. Green, T. Martin and O. Vandervorm.

Our nearest the pins went to the two Gs, Graeme Calder and Greg Fennell.

The ladies event was won by Pauline Lancaster

Lowe, Charlie Fletcher 12.

Saturday’s 18-hole Welshpool Hotel stroke event saw Alan Hayes blitz the field with a net 63 (17).

Balls down the line to Jeanette Swan 71 (36) followed by Les Taylor 71, Dan Conley 72, Lionel Pope 74, Andrew Brown 83. Nearest the pin: 17th Dan Conley (plus the birdie).

Sunday was an 18-hole stableford event which saw Lionel Pope win and score 38 points in ideal conditions.

Balls down the line to Alan Hayes, 34, on countback from Ken Hallett followed by Keith Lear 31, Trevor Renata (a visitor from Queensland) 30, Peter Westaway 29 and Bob Easton 28.

Upcoming events: Saturday nine-hole, three-person ambrose. You can have one non-handicap player if you choose. Hit off 12 noon. Get your teams in now. with a ball to Sue Herrald.

The nearest the pins went to Sue Herrald and Ann Poole.

On Sunday we held a mixed medley event, the winners were Lance and Pauline Lancaster from Karin and Neville McKenzie.

Balls to B. Wilson, D. Jarvis, E. and A. Poole, J. Diaper, L. Cox. Men’s nearest the pin went to Peter Burgess on the 8th and the ladies to Dot Jarvis on the 17th.

Next week we will play for our monthly medal.

Don’t forget our presentation night is on Friday and the annual general meeting is on Sunday.

Korumburra golf

ON November 17, 49 players competed in a stableford competition, CCR 70, trophies Leigh Sharp and Marg Young.

A Grade (7 hcp): P. Hopkins 39 pts countback C. Clements 39, T. O’Neill 35, D. Austin 35, R. Johnson 35, T. Fowles.

B Grade (15 hcp): N. Ladgrove 39 pts, J. Solly 38, B. Papadopoulos 38, J. Wilson 36.

C Grade (23 hcp): D. Hislop 42 pts, W. Hopkins 38, T. Humphrey 37.

Nearest the pin: 1st D. Hislop, 7th S. Bromby, 10th J. Wilson, 13th T. O’Neill. NAGA - Rod Olsen 21.

Tuesday’s winner: P. Carter 38 pts. Thursday’s winner: R. Spokes 37 points.

Korumburra ladies golf A GOOD field of 28 played last week, including 10 monthly medal winners who were contesting to be the Star Medallist for 2012.

The A Grade (0-22) winner was Moira Rogers (21) with 70 net, and the runner-up was Judy Webb (22) with 73 net.

In B Grade (23-29) the competition was hot with Lyn McIvor (27) scoring 66 net and Betty Thomson (28) close behind with 68 net.

C Grade (30-45) was won by Julie Hislop (43) with 72 net and the runnerup was Virginia Wagner (38) with 74 net.

Betty Thomson was a very happy Star Medallist for 2012. Nearest the pin on the 1st was Betty Dowel and the 13th was Lyn McIvor.

Four girls played in the nine hole competition which was won by Jenny Pollard (45) with 16 pts last week.

On Saturday six players enjoyed a stableford round with Chris Rickard (24) winning with 32 points, on a countback from Lyn McIvor (25). Nearest the pin on the 1st hole was Debbie Wrigley.

On Thursday afternoon our Twilight Mixed Canadian competition started.

There was a great turn up with 27 couples playing the seven holes.

The winning pair was Peter and Carol Johnson with 19 points.

Betty Thomson: winner of the Korumburra Golf Club Ladies Star Medal for 2012.

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Olive Harris Bowl

MONDAY, November 12 saw sixteen teams compete in the Olive Harris Bowl at Meeniyan.

Congratulations to the Leongatha 2 team of Rebecca Thomas, Marianne Leaver and Wendy Parker with a lovely score of 104 points, A Grade winner was Rebecca Thomas of Leongatha 37 points, B Grade Shirley Cook of Foster 35 points on a count back and the C Grade winner was Linda Brown Meeniyan with 37 points on a count back.

Down the line balls, Kayleen Morris, Foster 37, Gale Tyers, Foster 36, Fay Maynard, Woorayl 35, Wendy Gervasi, Mirboo North 35, Jan Roberts, Meeniyan 35, Sheila Constantine, Meeniyan 35, Lyn Jennison, Meeniyan 35 and Judy Webb, Korumburra 34 points.

Thank you to The Duck Hut and Lacy Jewellery Studio and Gallery Meeniyan for their sponsorship of this event.

Also to David Thomson and his many helpers who worked so hard to get the full course up for the day, a great effort.

Wonthaggi WE had 21 players in our midweek competition.

The winner was F. Cotterill with 40 points.

Balls down the line: B. Dicker 39, C. Crawford 38, K. Russell, J. French 37.

Eagle 1st hole - C. Jeeves.

Our Saturday competition was stroke and our first round of the club championships. We had 112 players.

A Grade, C. Jeeves 70 net; B Grade, N. Burne 68 net; C Grade, J. Richardson 68 net.

Balls down the line: K. Loughran 68, J. Laing, D. Vanagtmaal, D. Owen 70; C. Pallant, C. Andrew, A. Bull 71; D. Wilson, P. Magnussen, F. Gill 72; I. Baker, J. Foon, I. Sullivan, B. Cornelis, B. Howard, S. Chaplin, F. Denech 73.

Nearest the pin: 2nd A. Lowe, 8th J. Crellin, 13th N. Burne, 17th C. Jeeves.

The leading players are now seeded in their grades and will hit off next Saturday at the following times: 11am - D. Crellin, I. Baker, M. Scott; 11.08am - D. Green, J. Foon, E. Vanagtmaal; 11.16am - C. Jeeves, J. Wintle, P. Hanley, J. French; 11.24am - I. Sullivan, R. Sheean, P. Brusamarello, K. Bayley; 11.32am N. Burne, D. Vanagtmaal, S. Laing, K. Loughran; 11.40am - S. Chaplin, C. Andrew, C. Pallant, T. Dennis; 11.42am - W. Howard, B. Fennell, D. Wilson (Jnr), F. Gill; 11.56am - R. Creaton, P. Magnussen, J. Burke, T. Bull; 12.04pm - J. Richardson, F. Denech, T. Kennedy, J. Leslie; 12.12pm - R. Hill, J. Redman, I. Gaskin, F. Huber.

Meeniyan ladies SINGLE stableford was played in lovely conditions.

The winner of Section 1 with 36 points was Tanya Thorson, and not to be outdone by her daughter was Gwen Heppell winning Section 2 with 34 points.

Great to see Gwen back on the course after breaking her wrist several months ago. Not a bad effort for her second week back on the course.

Mary Trease was the winner of the 9 hole competition for the second time in a row with 17 points.

Sue Hoskin best nine with 19 points.

Down the line balls: Faye Le Page 33, Linda Brown 32, Dot Christie 32, Andrea Thorson 31.

Nearest the pin on the 14th Tanya Thorson.

Thank you Jackie Deering for donating the trophies.

On course: Ian Barlow, Pater Horman, Ian Watson and John Fraser took to the Leongatha Golf Course on Thursday for the club tournament.

Foster THE course is in excellent condition. The greens have been top dressed and some rain would be nice to wash this in.

Thanks to all our volunteer workers who have been very active in recent weeks.

On Thursday fantastic Freddie Tyers (16) really cut loose to have a red hot 44 pts, edging out Peter Dight (7) on 41 pts.

Robert Fulton (14) got the other down the line ball with 37 pts.

Geoff Nott (29) had 22 pts to make it two chooks in a row - he may find it a bit harder next week playing off 21.

Down the line balls went to Ross MacKenzie 21 pts, J. Harry 20 pts, and Lester Rootsey and Alayne McKenzie both on 19 pts.

The nearest the pins were won by Geoff Nott and Gayle Reid.

Thanks to Trophy donors Foster Foodworks on Saturday.

Winners of the 4BBB stableford were Neville Thompson (10) and Gary Clavarino (16) with 48 pts.

Down the line winners were Kevin Witheridge (13) and Peter Wright (19) on 47 pts, Lloyd McKenzie (7) and Geoff Prue (17) on 46 pts, and Peter Dight (6) and Greg Paine (17) on 46 pts.

The nearest the pins went to Gary Clavarino (2 holes), Lloyd McKenzie, Peter Dight and Peter Wright.

The encouragement award was won by Trevor Jones and Col Pulham with 38 pts.

Leeny Vuillermin was not present to collect the $350 in the members cash draw.

The draw will be for $400 next Friday.

You need to be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash.

Happy hitters: Mick Street and Jack Conners on course at the Leongatha Golf Club tournament on Thursday.

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Stableford winners: Tanya Thorson and Gwen Heppell.

WITH the course in magnificent condition last Wednesday, Evans Petroleum was the sponsors for Guys and Dolls day, which was played as a mixed team’s event.

The winners with 107 points were Sue Wakefield, Janet Thompson, Mick Herrald and Graham Calder.

Balls down the line went to Dot Jarvis, Marg Tuckett, Graham Salmon and Rob Warren, Marlene Rayson, Pauline and Lance Lancaster and Bob Beilby, Thel Scoble, Ann and Ed Poole and Peter Burgess.

Nearest the pin on the 8 th were Lois Young and Lance Lancaster, on the 17 th were Marg Tuckett and Bob Beilby.

Next week will be a stroke round and is the playoff for this year’s Star Medallist.

Get golfing: enjoying a day of golf at the Leongatha Golf Club’s annual tournament last Thursday were Keith Finney and Mick Oliver.

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Hundreds take up cycle challenge SOUTH Gippsland’s reputation as a cycling destination continues to grow.

The second Bass Coast Cycle Challenge at Inverloch on Saturday drew 40 more riders than last year’s event.

More than 320 cyclists from as far as Brisbane took part, with cyclists heading into the hills around Kongwak and Almurta, and exploring the coast around Cape Paterson before returning to Inverloch.

Challenge chair Mez Oldham is hoping for 500 participants next year.

“One fellow said it was like riding in a movie set.

The ride showcases the shire,” she said.

“You see so much and you smell so much. It’s the best way to see the countryside.”

Many riders came from Melbourne to enjoy the opportunity to take part in a young event.

“You get the likes of Around the Bay in a Day, but people get tired of doing the same ride. People don’t realise that South Gippsland exists. They feel the roads are a lot quieter to ride on,” Mez said.

“Some of the riders said it was the best ride they had been on.”

The challenge was run by a volunteer committee, and included many help-

ers and members of Lions, Rotary and the State Emergency Service at checkpoints and food stops.

Riders did not compete but rather paced themselves on the 42km, 53km, 85km and 121km circuits.

Twelves families rode in the 42km event.

Above Cycling together: the team from Mascot Cycles, Richmond, Sally Trembath, Phil Matthews, Fausto Di Donato, June Wilson, Darryl Hom, James Elam and Ray Blucher.

Right Proven cyclists: Melinda Martin (left) of Inverloch embarked on the 121km event while Debbie Rielly of Wonthaggi took on the 53km class.

Below left Action stations: cyclists set out from the heart of Inverloch, with 121km of riding ahead of them.

Below Young guns: Wonthaggi brothers Dylan (left) and Ben Rielly rode the 42km circuit.

• LEONGATHA CYCLING

New riders perform well CLUB racing on Friday night again dodged the rain, with a light shower wetting the track at 7pm prior to registration and again at 10.30 after racing was finished.

This enabled the eager cyclists to have a solid session. The club welcomed first timers Cody Cox, Thomas Fitzgerald and Brielle Cox. The first event for the night was the one lap time trial. Austin Timmins once again peeled 0.4 sec off his PB. In the A Grade it was Tom McFarlane at 31.63 sec, from Chris Rowe 33.57, Liam McCall 35.15 and Kevin Feely at 36.40 sec.

In the junior riders it was Matt Minogue 36.75 sec, Austin Timmins 38.22, Alex Bennett 43.50 sec, Matt Winchester 45.73, Fleur Timmins 47.89, Brielle Cox 48.94, Cody Cox 53.84 and Tom Fitzgerald at 55.55 sec. Both Cody and Tom are on 24 inch wheel bikes.

Cody and Tom were given a two lap scratch race and after much support from over the fence it was Tom taking the win from Cody.

They were followed by a girls three lap race

and in a tight finish this went to Brielle from Fleur.

The other four juniors raced a four lap scratch race and Matt Minogue claimed the win from Austin and Alex Bennett.

The A Grade riders raced over six laps and in a tight finish it was Tom McFarlane winning from Chris Rowe and Liam McCall.

The junior B Graders raced a lap handicap and this time Cody Cox made the most of his 20m handicap to lead all the way from Tom Fitzgerald.

The Junior A Grade riders raced over one lap and Brielle, racing from 100m, just held on for the win from Fleur Timmins on 80m whilst the backmarker, Matt Minogue flashed down the outside to grab third place.

The A Grade riders raced a two lap handicap.

With Kevin Feely on 50, Liam McCall on 40, Chris Rowe at 10, it was not long before scratch rider Tom McFarlane had them all covered, getting a brief sit before sprinting home for the win from Chris and Liam.

The juniors fronted up for a second round of handicaps. This time it was Tom Fitzgerald get-

ting the win from Cody and the backmarker Matt Minogue (10) raced home, the winner pipping Austin Timmins (25) right on the line.

Fleur Timmins did a similar job for third place edging out Brielle and Alex Bennet on the line.

Sprints were the next event on the agenda.

First heat it was Tom winning from Cody.

The girls sprint produced a tight finish but it was Brielle with the win over Fleur. Alex Bennett and Matt Winchester produced another close race and this week it was Alex chalking up the win.

In the other junior heat it was Austin Timmins leading out Matt Minogue who answered the challenge at the 100m to go mark and hold on for a classy win.

In the A Grade riders the first round of sprints went to Tom McFarlane over Chris Rowe and Liam McCall winning from Kevin Feely.

The next round saw Tom McFarlane come from behind to win from Liam McCall whilst Chris Rowe claimed the win over Kevin Feely.

The Junior A Graders raced an elimination race. Matt Minogue had the race in control but had a fright when it was heading into just three riders left.

However, he was able to salvage the situation and go on and claim the win from Austin Timmins and Alex Bennett.

The A Grade riders finished the night with a 10 lap scratch race.

Tom McFarlane, who is training with the State Junior Under 17 pursuit squad of a weekend decided to gain some extra practice as he attacked with three laps to go, riding away from the bunch and cruising to a convincing win.

Chris Rowe and Kevin Feely had a battle for the minor places but the excitement got the better of Kevin as he found himself racing on the grass up to the finish line, hence having to settle for third behind Chris.

Training is again scheduled for Wednesday night at 6.30pm.

Any riders keen to try the racing need to come down for some instruction and if needed be set up for racing on a club bike. With two girls racing we need some more girls to have some more girls-only racing.

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Leongatha Little Aths MILD conditions conducive to personal best performances again featured at Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s competition meeting at the velodrome oval last weekend.

Ready to race: Tate Slade and Aidan Hooper wait for the starting pistol.

• WONTHAGGI LITTLE ATHLETICS

Personal bests galore EIGHTY-TWO athletes turned up to record 177 personal bests on the weekend.

Thirteen athletes recorded four out of five PBs. They were Chelsea Kent U8 Girls, Luke Bramley and Jacob Timmermans U9 Boys, Chloe Bramley and Lauren Kent U 10 Girls, Georgia Burston and Emma Graham U 11 Girls, Jackson Timmermans and Luke Nicholson U12 Boys, Ciara Ryan U13 Girls, Declan Ryan U14 Boys, and Imigen Langford and Hannah Robbins U15 Girls.

Saoirse Lovett U9 Girls, Andre Toussaint U14 Boys, and Jarrod Anderson, Patrick Ryan and Declan Kirkpatrick in the U11 Boys achieved PBs in all five of their events.

Nicola Slade had another good day at the high jump bar, adding three centimetres to the record she set

three weeks ago. Her record now stands at 1.16m.

Results - November 17 U6 Boy: 70m sprint Sonny McMillan 13.81, high jump Sonny McMillan 0.70.

U6 Girl: 70m sprint Ella Smith 16.00, high jump Ella Smith 0.50.

U7 Boy: 70m sprint Xavier Lindsay 13.08, high jump Xavier Lindsay 0.75.

U7 Girl: 70m sprint Olivia Bramley 14.37, high jump Lani Kulbe 0.65.

U8 Boy: 100m sprint Archie O’Neill 17.16, 400m Archie O’Neill 1:25.1, 80m hurdles Saher Biggs 16.92, shot put Archie O’Neill 5.05, triple jump Archie O’Neill 5.63.

U8 Girl: 100m sprint Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 18.53, 400m Maia Kirkpatrick 1:36.0, 80m hurdles Tevuro IhomanaMontgomery 17.09, shot put Tevuro Ihomana-Mont-

gomery 3.97, triple jump Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 5.58.

U9 Boy: 100m sprint Matthew Nichol 17.27, 80m hurdles Matthew Nichol 16.08, 800m Jacob Timmermans 3:14.8, long jump Matthew Nichol 2.90, shot put Jacob Timmermans 4.21.

U9 Girl: 100m sprint Dallas Loughridge 18.32, 80m hurdles Dallas Loughridge 17.11, 800m Dallas Loughridge 3:23.5, long jump Dallas Loughridge 2.68, shot put Maddison Stone 4.57.

U10 Boy: 400m Balin Delievergini 1:28.7, 70m sprint Balin Delievergini 11.37, 80m hurdles Balin Delievergini 18.58, discus Balin Delievergini 13.83, high jump Balin Delievergini 1.00.

U10 Girl: 400m Chloe Bramley 1:28.3, 70m sprint Nicola Slade 12.09, 80m hurdles Nicola Slade 18.20,

Relay racers: Wonthaggi Little Athletics sent two teams to a Regional relay event at Casey Fields on Sunday. An Under 12 and Under 10 girls team and also one boy joined a Gippsland Country Region team in U15s.

The girls competed in 4 x 200m, medley relay 2 x 100, 1 x 200, 1 x 400m and a 4 x 100m relay.

The club had a great day with everyone achieving at least one podium finish.

The team (back, from left) was Cassie Fallaw, Ethan Slade, Jacinta Dainty, Melody Notley, Lanni Pryor, (front) Dallas Loughridge, Nicola Slade, Mikaela Notley, Harriet Fallaw.

discus Mikaela Notley 13.21, high jump Nicola Slade 1.16.

U11 Boy: 1500m Patrick Ryan 5:49.1, 70m sprint Declan Kirkpatrick 11.14, 80m hurdles Declan Kirkpatrick 17.24, discus Patrick Ryan 16.07, triple jump Patrick Ryan 7.24.

U11 Girl: 1500m Lanni Pryor 5:54.2, 70m sprint Amy Brewer 11.04, Lanni Pryor 11.04, 80m hurdles Lanni Pryor 15.95, discus Lanni Pryor 14.08, triple jump Lanni Pryor 7.90.

U12 Boy: 200m sprint Luke Nicholson 32.60, 400m Luke Nicholson 1:15.2, 80m hurdles Luke Nicholson 17.51, high jump Luke Nicholson 1.12, javelin Jackson Timmermans 11.60.

U12 Girl: 200m sprint Cassie Fallaw 35.64, 400m Melody Notley 1:26.6, 80m hurdles Melody Notley 18.17, high jump Cassie Fallaw 1.09, javelin Melody Notley 19.30.

U13 Boy: 1500m Brodie Anderson 5:22.6, 200m sprint Brodie Anderson 32.12, 80m hurdles Brodie Anderson 16.35, discus Mitchell Fallaw 15.25, long jump Mitchell Fallaw 3.91.

U13 Girl: 1500m Ciara Ryan 6:37.5, 200m spring Ciara Ryan 33.51, 80m hurdles Bridget Lowe 18.66, discus Tamara Brewer 12.51, long jump Ciara Ryan 3.60.

U14 Boy: 100m sprint Andre Toussaint 12.82, 1500m Declan Ryan 5:11.9, 90m hurdles Andrew Toussaint 15.72, long jump Declan Ryan 4.43, shot put Andre Toussaint 9.51.

U14 Girl: 100m sprint Georgia Filippi 17.80, 1500m Daisy Filippi 7:05.3, 80m hurdles Georgia Filippi 20.33, long jump Georgia Filippi 3.13, shot put Georgia Filippi 4.99.

U15 Boy: 100m hurdle Ethan Slade 19.16, 100m sprint Ethan Slade 12.44, 1500m Ethan Slade 6:18.4, long jump Ethan Slade 4.44, shot put Ethan Slade 7.95.

U15 Girl: 100m sprint Jade Dalton 14.95, 1500m Imigen Langford 5:54.4, 90m hurdles Jade Dalton 19.67, long jump Jade Dalton 3.83, shot put Lily Geyle 7.56.

This is the first season in years that the first seven weeks have run without rain interruption, giving athletes a great chance to improve on their performances from earlier weeks across a host of track and field events.

There were some outstanding individual efforts and great displays of sportsmanship last Saturday.

No fewer than 224 ‘personal bests’ (PBs) were recorded, including five each from Lucas Vanderzalm, Taleesha Kelly and Royce Patterson.

PBs were as follows: Under 6 Boys: C. Richards 200m, long jump, javelin.

Under 7 Boys: T. TaylorWilton long jump, 200m; X. Bolge 400m, 200m; C. Carew 400m, javelin, 200m,

long jump; T. Roberts 200m, long jump; B. Soumilas long jump, javelin, 400m, 200m; F. Dunn long jump; J. Fixter 400m, 200m, javelin; C. Swan javelin, long jump, 400m; N. Occipinti long jump, 200m, 400m.

Under 7 Girls: S. Cruickshank long jump; T. Kenzie 200m; E. Allen 200m, long jump, 400m; M. Herbert 400m, long jump; N. Wight long jump, 200m, 400m; E. O’Neill 200m, long jump, 400m.

Under 8 Boys: E. Colwill triple jump, 200m; H. Herbert 50m, shotput, triple jump, 200m; R. Reardon shotput, triple jump, 200m; T. Richards 50m, 200m, shotput; D. Shone 50m, triple jump; R. Byrne 50m, shotput, 200m, triple jump.

Under 8 Girls: N. Crimp triple jump, 50m; C. Caithness shotput, 50m; T. Matheson triple jump, shotput; H. Kleeven shotput.

Under 9 Boys: M. Molloy javelin, 100m, long jump, 200m; D. Johnson 50m, 100m, 200m; J. Soumilas long jump, javelin; L. Vanderzalm 100m, javelin,

Race face: Jim Soumilas digs deep as he heads into the final lap of the 800m.

long jump, 200m, 50m.

Under 9 Girls: B. Fisher long jump; B. Roy 100m, 50m, javelin, long jump; L. Caithness long jump; E. Birrell long jump, javelin, 100m; G. Vanderydt 100m, 50m, javelin, long jump; G. Patterson long jump, 200m; E. Trease 100m.

Under 10 Boys: S. Herbert 50m, 800m, 200m, high jump; C. Riseley 50m, 200m, discus, 800m; R. Giliam 200m, 800m, 50m, discus; J. Wrigley 800m, 200m, 50m; J. Soumilas high jump, 50m, 200m, 800m; N. Fixter 200m, discus, 800m; J. Dean 200m, 800m, discus; B. Fennell 200m, discus, 800m.

Under 10 Girls: C. Allen 200m, 800m; A. Crimp 200m, 800m, discus, 50m; B. Drury 200m; M. Giles 50m, 200m, 800m; B. Dyer discus, 800m; L. Walker 200m, 800m; T. Kelly 50m, 800m, high jump, discus, 200m; J. Woods 50m, 200m, high jump; E. Bath discus; E. Clark 50m, 800m.

Under 11 Boys: A. Herbert 50m, 800m, high jump; A. Ritchie 50m, 200m, high jump; H. Vanderzalm 50m, 200m; A. Trease 50m, discus, 200m; L. Stothart discus, 50m; R. Patterson high jump, 50m, 800m, 200m, discus.

Under 11 Girls: M. Cruickshank 200m, 50m, 800m; E. Lyons 800m, high jump, 200m; C. Standfield high jump, 200m, 800m, 50m; M. Birrell 800m, high jump, 50m, 200m; M. Fletcher 800m; C. Martin 800m; F. Timmins 800m; A. Dunn 800m.

Under 12 Boys: S. Kennedy discus; J. Burgess-Pincini 50m, 200m, high jump; N. Matheson 50m, high jump, 800m.

Under 12 Girls: S. Allen javelin, long jump, 200m, 800m; H. Wight 50m, 200m, long jump; J. Caithness 200m, 50m, long jump; P. Hendriske 200m, long jump, javelin.

Under 13 Boys: C. White triple jump, 800m; B. Thorson 50m, shotput, triple jump.

Under 13 Girls: A. Wrigley 800m, 200m, triple jump, 50m; N. Allen 200m, 800m, triple jump; T. Swan 200m, triple jump; J. McJames-Court 200m.

Under 14 Boys: A. Miller shotput, 50m, 200m.

Under 15 Girls: G. Martin triple jump, 200m.

Spring time: Aiden Box clears the high jump bar easily.

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NERRENA v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island C Muscat c D Campbell b D Grigg ........................... 6 R Good c J Stockdale b K Clark ........................... 6 A Finlayson c S Shambrook b K Clark .......................... 54 J Cox c D Grigg b K Calrk ........................... 4 R Jenkin b D Campbell ......... 26 M Cleary lbw b M Trotto .......................... 2 B Insall c B Gannon b K Clark ........................... 3 J Keating lbw b K Clark ........................... 0 S Cox no ................................. 2 Extras ...................................... 8 Total ....................................111 Bowling: K Clark 5/38, D Grigg 1/21, C Dougherty 0/23, M Trotto 1/23, D Campbell 1/2.

1st innings Nerrena T Clark c C Muscat b M Cleary ......................... 0 S Shambrook b J Cox ............ 21 B Standfield c S Cox b M Cleary ......................... 0 G Wightman c C Muscat b M Cleary ......................... 6 D Grigg c M Cleary b R Jenkin .......................... 5 B Gannon c A Finlayson b J Cox ............................... 0 D Campbell c R Good b J Cox ............................... 0 K Clark no ............................ 29

C Grade, Division 2 FOSTER v WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Foster T Vanin c C Casey b S Liddle .............................10 A Starret c C Hill b S Liddle ............................22 T Garvey ro ..............................30 P Jervies c B Jeffries b S Liddle ..............................4 S Chaseling c J Licis b M Dobbie ............................160 D Clearihan-Jervies c M Cadwallender b C Hill..................................8 T Byrnes b L Gennicarro............1 J Chaseling b M Dobbie...........10 H Griggs c M Dobbie b S Knight .............................4 S Davies no ................................1 B Cripps no ................................4 Extras ....................................... 11

M Trotto lbw b J Cox ............................... 1 C Dougherty c C Muscat b J Cox ............................... 6 J Stockdale no ......................... 1 Extras ...................................... 6 Total .................................. 9/75 Bowling: M Cleary 3/19, J Cox 5/24, R Jenkin 1/24, S Cox 0/7.

TOWN v IMPERIALS 1st innings Town J Schelling c T Cashin b J Bourke .......................... 0 I Hanks lbw b G Wright ....................... 34 L O’Brien c Z Fiddelaers b L Bourke ......................... 8 M Craig c R Murray b G WRgiht ...................... 38 G Fleming c P McGavin b T Cashin .......................... 5 T Tootell c R Murray b G Wright ....................... 15 M O’Loughlin b T Cashin ....... 1 K Fleming c R Murray b D Pellin ......................... 10 D Pell no ................................. 4 C Dowling c & b L Bourke ..... 5 A Vankuyk b L Bourke ............ 0 Extras .................................... 10 Total ................................... 130 Bowling: J Bourke 1/22, L Bourke 3/22, P McGavin 0/7, G Wright 3/26, T Cashin 2/26, D Pellin 1/21, D Ginnane 0/2.

1st innings Imperials B Casbolt ret ........................... 4 R Murray c M O’Loughlin b A Vankuyk ..................... 26 J Bourke b M O’Loughlin ..... 25

Total ....................................9/263 Bowling: B Jeffries 0/17, S Liddle 2/45, M Dobbie 3/40, M Cadwallender 0/12, A Ray 0/25, S Knight 1/20, C Casey 0/25, J Licis 0/17, C Hill 1/31, L Gennicarro 1/25.

PHILLIP ISLAND v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Phillip Island J Johnston c & b D Fearnley ....18 J Taylor c M Fernley b D Fearnley..........................0 L Papa b T Jenkin .....................45 R Young....................................26 K Jones ...................................128 M Duyker .................................21 C O’Neill..................................26 Z Wagner no .............................14 M Taylor .....................................0 S Taylor no .................................0 Extras .........................................8 Total .............................8/287 (cc)

P McGavin b L O’Brien ........ 21 D. Ginnane b L O’Brien .......... 0 D Pellin no .............................. 1 Extras .................................... 12 Total .................................. 4/89 Bowling: A Vankuyk 1/34, M O’Loughlin 1/15, C Dowling 0/17, G Fleming 0/17, L O’Brien 2/5.

KILCUNDA/BASS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass A Blackney b W Williams ....... 9 J Oates c b J Jackson .......................... 8 J Smith c b I Smith .......................... 31 K Condick c b J Jackson ....................... 29 S AShenden ro ...................... 18 K Henry ro .............................. 0 D O’Neill ................................ 1 B Jones no ............................ 20 B Caile c b S Saldanha ....................... 1 L Petrie b S Saldanha .............. 0 D Ferguson b J Jackson ........... 7 Extras .................................... 23 Total ................................... 148 Bowling: J Jackson 3/59, L Anderson 0/19, W Williams 1/13, I Smith 1/24, J Welch 0/13, J Belli 0/0, S Saldanha 3/13.

1st innings Inverloch I Smith b D O’Neill................. 1 P Johnson no ........................... 0 J Jackson no ............................ 0 Extras ...................................... 0 Total .................................... 1/1 Bowling: A Blackney 0/1, J Oates 1/0.

Bowling: J Scott 1/69, D Fearnley 5/78, T Gray 0/22, T Jenkin 2/73, T Boyd 0/18, L Miller 0/22.

OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK v MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED BLUE 1st innings MDU Blue Extras .......................................25 Total .......................................120 Bowling: N Wylie 1/32, D Wylie 1/24, M Walker 4/21, G Snow 3/17, B Walker 0/19, D Olden 0/6.

GLEN ALVIE v MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED RED 1st innings Glen Alvie G Chisholm lbw b T Sinclair ..........................25 F Gheller b S Opray .................24 J Smith c J Hodder b B Thomas .........................16

WONTHAGGI MINERS v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Poowong Loch N Hancock c b T Randall ...................... 28 G Knox c J Waters b J Ray-Angarane ............. 60 S Magnusson lbw b R Bettess ......................... 5 M Hancock b J Membry .......... 0 S Head b J Membry ................. 2 R Brown b J Membry .............. 0 B Murphy c J Waters ............... 1 S Farbus no ............................. 0 Extras .................................... 22 Total ................................... 118 Bowling: J Membry 3/16, T Hamilton 0/33, M Cornbridge 1/17, T Randall 1/17, R Bettess 1/13, L Hamilton 0/7, J RAyAngarane 1/9.

1st innings Wonthaggi Miners J Waters lbw b N Hancock .................... 12 J Reid c b S Head ............................. 6 R Bettess b N Hancock ......... 60 M Cornbridge b S Head .......... 4 D Van Agtmaal b G Knox ...... 15 J Ray-Angarane b N Hancock . 1 J Membry b G Knox ................ 3 T Hamilton b N Hancock ...... 26 L Hamilton no ......................... 2 T Randall no ........................... 1 Extras ...................................... 4 Total ................................ 8/137 Bowling: N Hancock 5/33, G Knox 2/28, S Head 1/74.

Under 16 FISH CREEK TARWIN v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin G Staley no...............................36 R McGannon ............................30 M McGannon .............................3 T Redpath ret............................20 G Park ret .................................29 H Griggs ret..............................21 L Edgelow ret ...........................19 L Buckland .................................7 K Jacobson ret ..........................15 O Brennan no ...........................14 A Watkins ...................................0 Extras .......................................39 Total .............................4/234 (cc) IMPERIALS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island Extras .......................................17 Total ......................................6/84 INVERLOCH v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings Inverloch N Brayley .................................25 L Anderson ................................8 J Dalmau ret .............................73 J Ritchie ....................................7 J Van Zanen ..............................12 F McKittrick...............................0 S Hayes ......................................0 H Keily no ..................................4 J Teakle ......................................0 M Woods no ...............................1 Extras .......................................23 Total .............................7/154 (cc) MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED v KORUMBURRA

1st innings MDU J Hoy c & b T Jenkin ...............14 J Riley c T Jenkin b J Celebrine .......................15 M Olden c J Beckwith b P Dunlevie ........................36 T Sinclair ro .............................26 L Harrington b T Jenkin .............5 M Darmanin no ........................19 C Dougherty b J Celebrine.........1 M Trotto .....................................9 Extras .......................................13 Total .............................6/138 (cc) Bowling: L Miller 0/20, T Jenkin 2/11, J Celebrine 2/17, H McNeill 0/20, P Dunlevie 1/23, J Beckwith 0/23, M Allen 0/5, G Allen 0/9, A Ringer 0/5.

KILCUNDA/BASS v WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass J Bastwrous c D Turton b B Bayne............................14 T Smith b J Thomas ...................1 K Condick b J Thomas ...............0 E Luke c K Brann b Z Macdermid.......................0 E Garratt b J Thomas .................2 B Caile c J Thomas b Z Macdermid......................2 L May b B Bayne .....................16 R Taylor b N Dobbie ..................3 B Pipicelli c K Brann b N Dobbie ............................4 D ferguson no ...........................12 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ...............................9/65 (cc) Bowling: J Thomas 3/12, Z Macdermid 2/3, B Bayne 2/17, D Turton 0/10, K Brann 0/9, N Dobbie 2/2, L Marotta 0/6.

Leongatha Senior GCL representative side

ROUND 3 match v Bairnsdale at Leongatha turf on Sunday, December 2:

Tim Wightman - Nerrena, Gavin Britt - Workmens, Ryan Thomas Workmens, Jason Wilson - OMK (capt), Alan Jenkins - OMK, Barry Wyatt - OMK, Kit Rotthier - Inverloch, Walter Taberner - Inverloch, Dylan Clark - Inverloch, Ryan B. Thomas - Inverloch Shane Murdoch - Phillip Island, VRS Kedarnath - Fish Creek-Tarwin.

Meet at Leongatha football ground at 9.15 am.

If unavailable, contact Gary Sauvarin 0407 343 204 or Kristian Gray 0439 825 168.

E Chandler c J Riley b K Newton ...........................4 M Huitson b B Thomas ............17 J Dempsey c & b J Riley ..........10 R Matthews c G Peters b J Riley ..............................16 H Kad c K Newton b S Opray ..............................7 P Palmer b B Thomas.................6 B Glover b D Tuckett .................3 N Wood no .................................0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................143 Bowling: J Riley 2/25, B Thomas 3/34, J Opray 0/7, D Tuckett 1/19, T Sinclair 1/17, K Newton 1/18, S Opray 2/16, S Lofthouse 0/5.

Koonwarra LRSL d INVERLOCH on forfeit

News twice as good for Stony Creek

Into the swing: Phoebe and Kyah Clarkson, Toby Galf and Anton Shields dusted off the cobwebs when Milo In2Cricket kicked off on Friday.

Country Week junior practice

Mighty Maroons: Stony Creek has gone on the front foot in their recruiting drive. Robert Eddy comes back to the club and is welcomed by newly elected president Neil Cope and outgoing president Bill Pratt.

THE news for Stony Creek just got a whole lot better with confirmation at last Monday’s AGM that Robert Eddy will now stay for two years at the club.

Eddy, originally only committing to one season, has now agreed to stay with the club for two seasons.

New club president Neil Cope said their recruiting team is out and about looking to sign up more

players, with a couple of big names ready to join.

Neil said the club really wanted to make 2013 a big one, with the 30 year reunion of their 1983 Seniors and Reserves premierships being celebrated next year.

THE Leongatha Under 14s and 15s Country Week Cricket squads played a practice match against Central Gippsland at Mirboo North, with both teams giving the opportunity to 16 or 17 boys and girls per team.

The Under 15s played on turf and 14s on synthetic. Congratulations to Mirboo North Cricket Club for the facilities and lunch they provided.

The Under 15s team had a couple of Under 14 boys due to GCL and Gippsland Training Squads. The coach was happy with their efforts and our bowling had Central 7 for 19 at one stage; we managed

to give everyone a bowl before Central were all out for 76.

Leongatha opening pair Blake Insall and Tom Jenkin gave us a good start. With Blake making 21 and Tom 12 retired, we were 4 for 97 when rain washed out play.

We have training next Sunday at Outtrim followed by a practice match on December 9 and 16. The Under 14s had Central 7 for 87 off 40 overs with everyone bowling.

Leongatha batted and were 8 for 93 when rain washed out play.

Nick Wylie retired on 16, Adam Busana 15, James Kelly retired on 13 and Jacob Bekwith 11 not out in a good team effort.

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McMeekin devastates Island OMK’s Dylan McMeekin was in devastatingly good form against Phillip Island, claiming 6/28.

He ensured the Island boys could manage just 125 in a dismal batting performance. Team mate White was also on target, with 3/20.

OMK has done well in reply, and is in a commanding position on 64, with none out. Dowel is on 39.

Nerrena bowler Josh Trease (3/24) and all-rounder Tim Clark (3/17) ensured that MDU was always going to have to work hard. Although both Olden and Zukovskis scored 25 apiece, there were few other significant contributors with the bat.

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Josh Moore: the young gun bowls a fast one to Geoff Forrester at the weekend. Photo by Mark Drury.

• B GRADE DIVISION 2

Fixter leads Town bowlers STEVEN Fixter kept the Fish Creek Tarwin batsmen guessing at the crease as he claimed 4/6.

Fixter was backed up by fellow Town bowler Josh Schelling who helped keep their opponents to a first innings score of 128.

Nick Bergman was the

B Grade, Division 2 FISH

CREEK TARWIN v TOWN 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin D Stevenson c J Bolge b J Schelling ..........................0 H Buckland b C Bruce ...............2 G Webster c M Wilson b J Schelling .........................7 W Cocksedge lbw b C Bruce ............................15 N Bergman c M Warren b S Fixter .............................57 M Bright c M Wilson b J Schelling ..........................0 J Pouw b D Goss ......................14 M Van Boven c G Goss b S Fixter .............................13 L Buckland c M Wilson b S Fixter ...............................1 O Straw c L Ashton b S Fixter ...............................1 Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................128 Bowling: J Schelling 3/37, C Bruce 2/19, S Clark 0/12, J Bolge 0/26, D Goss 1/21, S Fixter 4/6.

1st innings Town C Bruce no ...............................16 G Goss c D Stevenson b H Buckland ......................25 L Ashton no ................................3 Extras .......................................10 Total ......................................1/54 Bowling: J Pouw 0/23, M Van Boven 0/14, N Bergman 0/6, H Buckland 1/6, L Buckland 0/2.

OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK v KILCUNDA/BASS 1st innings Kilcunda Bass T Aplin lbw ..............................13 R Gardiner................................17 D Halliday ................................18 S Tapscott .................................50 H Grace no ...............................41 R Duff ........................................6 D Clay ......................................14 B Egeberg...................................2 S Blake .....................................10 T Smith.......................................2 R Duff no ...................................0 Extras .......................................17 Total .............................9/190 (cc) Bowling: T Eustace 2/41, G Lomagno 5/36, B Maguire 0/15, D Wylie 1/33, B Nation 1/38, D Van Rooye 0/12, C Walker 0/11.

lead batsman for the home side, knocking up 57 before being sent walking by the illusive Fixter.

Leading bowler for OMK George Lomagno claimed 5/36 and nine maidens in his 20 overs bowled against Kilcunda/ Bass.

Despite this the K/B side posted a reasonable KOONWARRA LRSL v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials J Ginnane .................................12 N Slater ....................................17 L Ballagh ..................................49 J Forrester...................................0 Z Price lbw .................................1 R Higgins lbw ............................1 B Maskell ...................................6 G Forrester ...............................22 R O’Loughlin ...........................26 T Sauvarin ..................................6 K McGavin no............................0 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................155 Bowling: M Clarke 0/14, S Turner 4/42, N Arnup 1/42, J Moore 1/26, S Moore 3/4, J Pickersgill 1/10, S Paterson 0/10.

1st innings Koonwarra LRSL L Enter c J Ginnane b R O’Loughlin .....................5 C Moscript st J Ginnane b G Forrester .......................39 J Moore no ...............................16 S Moore no.................................4 Extras ......................................14 Total ......................................2/78 Bowling: R O’Loughlin 1/26, K McGavin 0/21, B Maskell 0/6, G Forrester 1/21, Z Price 0/5.

KORUMBURRA v WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Korumburra A McKinnon...............................0 P Dunlevie ..................................6 T Allen......................................50 S Newton..................................13 B Grabham st ...........................36 J Richards lbw ..........................20 J Oxlee .....................................32 N Allen .......................................0 I Riddell lbw ..............................0 J Gilroy.......................................4 B Gibbs King no ........................5 Extras ......................................37 Total .......................................203 Bowling: W McCall 4/45, B Bayne 0/39, C Smith 4/68, M Smallwood 1/31, C Rigby 1/5.

1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s S Brann no................................64 S Huitema no ...........................79 Extras ........................................4 Total ....................................0/147 Bowling: N Allen 0/23, B Gibbs King 0/29, J Gilroy 0/36, J Oxlee 0/24, P Dunlevie 0/20, T Allen 0/15.

first innings score of 9/190 after the 75 overs.

This was helped along

by Tapscott’s 50 and Grace’s 41.

Turner (4/42) and Moore (3/4) were doing the job for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL when they faced up against the Imperials.

Imps top scorer Lee Ballagh was left one run short of a century while at the crease, with his side all out for 155 in just over 50 overs.

Josh and Shane Moore are at the crease for the

Cougars, with their team at 2/78.

Korumburra were out quickly against Wonthaggi Workmens but not before making 203.

Openers Brann and Huitema responded quickly when they got on the crease for the Workmen with a partnership of 143.

Both batsmen are not out and will no doubt be pushing for centuries when play resumes on Saturday.

MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED v NERRENA 1st innings MDU R Olden c J Renden b J Trease.............................25 B Davey ro .................................6 T Zukovskis c A Trotto b W Telfer............................25 S Browne c C Salmon b J Trease.............................15 S McRae c Z Trease b J Trease.............................15 R Eddy c J Renden b T Clark ...............................5 D Thomas ro...............................3 M Olden c J Renden b T Clark ...............................2 S Riley c Z Trease b J Hoy ..................................2 L Mercer no ................................5 B Coulter c A Trotto b T Clark ...............................1 Extras .......................................16 Total .......................................120 Bowling: Z Trease 0/12, A Trotto 0/18, W Telfer 1/23, J Hoy 1/21, J Trease 3/24, T Clark 3/17.

1st innings Nerrena T Clark no ..................................3 W Telfer no ................................0 Extras .........................................1 Total ........................................0/4 Bowling: S McRae 0/1, L Mercer 0/0, S Browne 0/3, S Riley 0/0.

INVERLOCH v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Inverloch L Sharrock ..................................2 S Brayley....................................0 W Rankin .................................84 B Sword .....................................1

Nerrena stands at 0/4 in reply.

Inverloch was saved from disgrace by Rankin (84) and Hume (45 not out), as all about them fell cheaply. On the other side of the ledger, Glen Alvie bowlers Greenaway (4/56) and Williams (3/59) were in great form.

Glen Alvie finished its run chase one wicket down for 55.

Wonthaggi Workmens bowlers Allan McLean (4/30), Lochlan McLean (3/40) and McGuirk (2/19) were on song as they battled hard against Miners.

Despite the assault Miners finished their batting stint with 173.

Workmens stand at 3/60 in reply.

A Brayley ...................................6 J Dalmau .................................. 11 W Hume no ..............................45 S Hayes ......................................6 J Dalmau ..................................16 L Keily .......................................0 J Ritchie .....................................2 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................186 Bowling: M Greenway 4/56, D Williams 3/59, B Davidson 1/19, R Bolding 0/22, D Gilbert 1/14, M Hull 1/11.

1st innings Glen Alvie R Bolding no ............................25 R Slade lbw b B Sword ..............................4 B Andrighetto no ......................21 Extras .........................................5 Total ......................................1/55 Bowling: J Dalmau 0/3, B Sword 1/6, W Hume 0/16, J Dalmau 0/12, W Rankin 0/8, J Ritchie 0/10.

PHILLIP ISLAND v OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings Phillip Island J Black c D McMeekin b R White ..............................0 D Johnson c T Knox b D McMeekin ....................30 J Manning b R White .................0 P Francis b D McMeekin ...........8 S Boyack c J Paterson b R White ..............................5 A Tolley lbw b D McMeekin ......................3 G Marshall c T Knox b D McMeekin ......................0 M Harinsgma c W Dowel b N Audino ..........................29 A Thomas c T Knox

b D McMeekin ....................20 B Young c T Knox b D McMeekin ......................2 T Officer no ................................2 Extras ......................................26 Total .......................................125 Bowling: R White 3/20, J Paterson 0/6, D McMeekin 6/28, J Cochrane 0/30, R Provan 0/7, N Audino 1/20, A Miller 0/4, C O’Brien 0/1.

1st innings Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak R White no ...............................13 W Dowel no .............................39 Extras ......................................12 Total ......................................0/64 Bowling: T Officer 0/12, B Young 0/7, M Haringsma 0/15, D Johnston 0/10, A Thomas 0/9, P Francis 0/1, S Boyack 0/1.

WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners Extras .......................................21 Total .......................................173 Bowling: A McLean 4/30, Z Macdermid 0/19, L Sawyer 1/48, L McGuirk 2/19, L McLean 3/40.

1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s D Dutchman lbw b D Beesey ..........................12 R Geyer no ...............................31 I Barnes b D Beesey ...................1 L Gennicarro c D Beesey b P Owen ...............................4 J Sheerin no ................................1 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ......................................3/60

Good shot: Callum Moscript sends one away during his quick-fire 39 for the Cougars in B2. Photo by Mark Drury.

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Hooper smashes 183 not out

WONTHAGGI Workmens’ star batsmen Tim Hooper (183 not out) and Gavin Britt (112) made sure that Miners had something to chase.

Workmens declared with a massive 344.

A Miners win would seem optimistic, with a Thomas-led attack skittling the top order. Thomas finished play with 3/8, with the Miners three down for a total of 27.

Inverloch hit the ground running, knocking its way to 292 in its first innings against Imperials.

With Debono (93), Taberner (63) and Rothier (48) all batting well, Inverloch quickly assumed control of the contest.

Positives for Imperials included the safe hands of Lachie Wright, who took four valuable catches, along with the solid bowling of Lafferty who finished the day with 4/97.

OMK has put itself in a good position against Phillip Island, after hitting a solid 254 and would have gone much further if not for the destructive bowling of the Island’s Joe Finnigan. Finningan was brilliant, with 7/99.

Lloyd, who was bowled LBW by Finnigan, was OMK’s best batsman with 59.

Nerrena batsmen Damien Symmons (50) and Tim Wightman (55) helped their team edge its way to 172 against Korumburra.

Korumburra’s Williams (3/29), Weerasinghe (3/51) and Osman (2/11) all bowled well.

Korumburra is well poised in its reply at 1/52.

Edged it: Daniel Ruffin clips a fast ball while at the crease for Inverloch. Photo by Mark Drury.

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• A GRADE DIVISION 2

Killy Bass hits big KILCUNDA Bass smashed its way to 5/352 against a hapless Glen Alvie.

With Oates (96), Larcombe (90) and Dakin (92 not out) all in top form, the Glen Alvie boys seemed all but untouchable.

Fish Creek Tarwin’s Jason Law has saved his team from absolute disgrace by hitting 99 runs against a rampaging Town. With Town’s Ratnayake (4/11), Hickey (2/9) and O’Loughlin (2/24) all in superb form, the Fishy boys were always on the back foot.

MDU hit a credible 250 against

A Grade, Division 2 TOWN v FISH CREEK TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin G Watkins lbw b A Ratnayake .......................2 C Fisher c A Ratnayake b A Hickey.............................7 J Buckland lbw b J O’Loughlin ......................5 V Kedamath b J O’Loughlin ......0 J Law c J Hume b A Ratnayake .....................99 J Danckert c A Ratnayake b A Hickey...........................10 N Wilkins c N Johnston b A Ratnayake .......................0 S Rabbitt c J Burge b M Davies ..........................12 C Bawden lbw b M Weerasinghe Silva ..........1 J Flanders b A Ratnayake ...........8 A Straw no..................................1 Extras .........................................9 Total ..................................10/154 Bowling: A Ratnayake 4/11, N Johnston 0/17, A Hickey 2/9, J O’Loughlin 2/24, M Borschman 0/21, M Weerasinghe Silva 1/43, M Davies 1/17, J Burge 0/7.

1st innings Town J O’Loughlin c G Watkins b J Danckert ........................10 B Moore c G Watkins b S Rabbit..............................3 M Davies no ...............................7 M Weerasinghe Silva no ............7 Extras .........................................5 Total ......................................2/32 Bowling: S RAbbitt 1/8, J Flanders 0/6, J Danckert 1/10, V Kedamath 0/4.

Foster, with opener Mark LePage leading the charge with 51 and Matt Martin coming out with strong shots on the way to 45.

Foster bowler Ben Doran was in superb form, claiming 5/114.

A sharp Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL bowling attack gave Poowong Loch little breathing space. With Kennedy (3/13), Boswell (2/11) and Moscript (3/16) firing on all cylinders, the Poowong Loch players managed just 70 runs.

In reply, K/LRSL declared at 5/144.

KILCUNDA BASS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Kilcunda Bass S Oates c S Smith b J Glen ...............................96 J Tregear b N George .................2 P Palmer c S Lowe b L McRae ...........................43 A Larcombe c S Smith b N George ..........................90 J Dakin no ................................92 D Hunt c L McRae b N George ...........................12 P Matthews no ............................5 Extas.........................................12 Total ....................................5/352 Bowling: S Coppell 0/106, N George 3/88, A Hamilton 0/41, L McRae 1/11, S Lowe 0/22, J Glen 1/71, P Roberts 0/7.

MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED v FOSTER 1st innings MDU M Le Page c J Prain b B Doran ............................51 J Sinclair c M Dower b J Prain.................................2 C Hoober c R Dower b B Doran .............................14 M Olden c M Lynch b F Griggs ...........................31 W Prosser c M Lynch b P Dower..............................1 L Corry c M Lynch b F Griggs ...........................20 M Martin c R Dower b B Doran ............................45 M Cantwell lbw b B Doran ............................28 T Harris c J Toner b G Tanner .............................4 C Harris b B Doran ..................29 M Patching no ...........................7 Extras .......................................18 Total .......................................250

NERRENA v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Nerrena C Friebe c K Rigby b L Williams ........................17 P Matheson c K Rigby b L Williams ..........................5 D Symmons c K Rigby b U Weerasinghe .................50 G Murphy b L Williams .............3 M Clark c A Meade b D Salmon ...........................4 T Wightman c U Weerasinghe b I Osman ............................55 T Trotman c U Weerasinghe b B Schmidt...........................6 S Helms lbw b U Weerasinghe .................15 L Roberts c I Osman b U Weerasinghe ...................0 C Eva B I Osman .......................4 J Hoy no .....................................2 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................................172 Bowling: A Meade 0/24, L Williams 3/29, K Dorman 0/17, D Salmon 1/24, I Osman 2/11, U Weerasinghe 3/51, B Schmidt 1/12.

1st innings Korumburra

K Rigby c C Eva b T Wightman........................3 J Cook no .................................12 D Salmon no ............................36 Extras .........................................1 Total ......................................1/52 Bowling: C Eva 0/4, T Wightman 1/16, J Hoy 0/8, M Clark 0/4, G Murphy 0/8, S Helms 0/12.

IMPERIALS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch W Taberner c N Eddy b L Rogers ...........................63 J Smith lbw b L Rogers ...........................18 D Ruffin c & b M Lafferty .........4 D Clark c L Wright b K Gray..............................35 K Rothier c L Wright b M Lafferty ........................48 B Debono c L Wright b M Lafferty ........................93 N Brayley c L Wright b M Lafferty ..........................2 N Goodall ro ..............................0 N Cant no ...................................2 R Thomas no ..............................2 Extras .......................................25 Total .............................8/292 (cc) Bowling: L Rogers 2/41, L

Wright 0/52, B Davidson 0/42, M Lafferty 4/97, K Gray 1/9, R McGavin 0/13, N Eddy 0/25.

OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings OMK K Kerr c B Johnston b J Finnigan ...........................9 T Wyatt c S Murdoch b J Finnigan .........................30 D Lloyd lbw b J Finnigan .........................59 P Dyer c C Wilson b J Finnigan ...........................0 J Van Rooye c C Viljoen b C Wilson...........................28 R Greaves c J Taylor b C Wilson...........................21 G Miller c B Johnston b J Finnigan ...........................6 B Wyatt c J Finnigan b E Richards ........................19 P Dell no...................................20 A Jenkins b J Finnigan ...............5 Extras .........................................6 Total .......................................254 Bowling: S Kirton 0/44, J Finnigan 7/99, C Viljoen 0/28, E Richards 1/16, C Wilson 2/49, Z

Brown 0/12.

WONTHAGGI MINERS v WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s J Liddle c C Thomas b J Armstrong .....................19 T Hooper no ...........................183 R Thomas b G Peters ...............12 G Britt c M Johnson b G Peters .......................... 112 D Turton no ................................7 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................... 3/344 (dec) Bowling: B Foon 0/75, R Birkett 0/70, A Warren 0/43, J Armstrong 1/66, G Peters 2/49, M Johnson 0/30, A Donohue 0/9, J Piasente 0/0.

1st innings Wonthaggi Miners R Birkett b J Thomas .................7 C Thomas b J Thomas ................4 A Donohue c J Liddle b J Thomas ............................4 A Warren no ............................. 11 M Johnson no .............................0 Extras .........................................1 Total ......................................3/27 Bowling: J Thomas 3/8, R Thomas 0/17, L Borne 0/1.

Bowling: F Griggs 2/25, J Prain 1/22, B Doran 5/114, M Dower 0/41, J Toner 0/15, G Tanner 1/22, P Dower 1/3.

POOWONG LOCH v KOONWARRA LRSL 1st innings Poowong Loch C Knox c B Moscript b J Kennedy...........................3 G Birnie c J Hughes b M Boswell ..........................8 R North b M Boswell .................6 N Findlay c J Hughes b J Kennedy......................... 11 S Jenkins c S Hughes b B Moscrpt...........................7 R Knox c S Hughes b B Moscript .........................0 T Miller b J Kennedy ...............17 R Carvill c N Grimes b B Moscript .........................0 G Humphrey ro ..........................3 T Hancock c N Grimes b S Sperling ...........................0 M Adderley no ...........................0 Extras .......................................15 Total .........................................70 Bowling: J Kennedy 3/13, C Wise 0/14, M Boswell 2/11, B Moscript 3/16, S Sperling 1/5.

1st innings Koonwarra LRSL D O’Connor lbw ........................3 S Hughes ..................................29 C Wise ........................................9 B Moscript ro ...........................36 B Anderson...............................33 D Pearce no ..............................12 N Grimes no ...............................9 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................... 5/144 (dec) Bowling: T Hancock 2/39, N Findlay 1/50, S Jenkins 1/30, G Birnie 0/20.

Young gun: Brok Davidson puts it down the pitch for the Imperials in A1. Photo by Mark Drury.

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Showjumping central KORUMBURRA continues to cement its reputation as the hub of equestrian competition in South Gippsland.

Riding mates: Alicia Dunks (left) of Nyora on board Royal Image, with Vivian Carfrae of Kardella, riding Bob Conroy.

Local faces: Vicki McCathie (Greig) of Buffalo with judge Michelle Debenham (right) and Michelle’s daughter Molly Barry on Jumpin’ Jack.

More than 140 riders from around Victoria contested the fourth annual Korumburra Show Jumping Classic at the Korumburra Showgrounds at the weekend.

The event was staged by the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and was deemed a success in the wake of last year’s washout.

Among the competitors were Olympian Laurie Lever.

The coveted Herb and Ada

Shandley Memorial Ladies Jump attracted more than 40 entries, and the Holden Colorado Jump lured some 20 competitors.

“I don’t think people realise how big the show is,” said society horse coordinator Sandra Carfrae.

“It’s one of the biggest showjumping events in this area. A lot of riders come here before the Sale World Cup next weekend.”

The showjumping event is held in November, separate to the Korumburra Agricultural Show in February, to allow time for the showground’s surface to be improved before the football season.

“There is nowhere else to hold

Fine form: Vicki McCathie (Greig) of Buffalo contests a round.

horse events like this in the area,” Ms Carfrae said.

Many competitors camped at the showgrounds over the weekend, spending money in Korumburra.

“They usually head to the Chinese or the pubs and that gives them a little of something too,” Ms Carfrae said.

Members of the Korumburra Pony Club helped with catering, as did many others, and sponsors from across the region donated prizes.

“We rely on the volunteers to come and help, because without them, we would not have a show,” Ms Carfrae said.

• Results in next week’s Star.

Regular rider: Scott Taranto of Leongatha warms up on board Van Wilder ahead of competition.

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Golfing for Beau LEONGATHA Football Club in conjunction with both the Woorayl and Leongatha Golf Clubs is hosting a Beau Vernon Charity Golf Day this Sunday.

Players are still wanted for the day to make up fields, so sign up and get your teams together for a great day.

The event will be a four-person ambrose with a shotgun start of 8.30am at both of these two local courses.

Payment of $100 per golfer for this special day includes 18 holes of golf, novelty holes, challenges, prizes.

Breakfast and a barbecue will be provided at each course, with refreshments on each course.

A spit roast lunch for the golfers will follow after the golf at the Leongatha Football rooms with a Helmsmen Auction on some great items followed by a comedy show featuring the “Music Men”. A $30 entry applies to non-golfers for this adults only entertainment.

For golf bookings contact or call in to Sportfirst Leongatha 5662 3794 or after hours 0418 640 030.

Get around him: Beau Vernon with brother Zac and Kristian Gray earlier this year.

Off to the Open WHEN you’re watching the Australian Open on TV over the summer take an extra look at the ball kids.

You might notice Meeniyan teenager Eden Cook passing the balls to the players or running to get the dead ball from under the net.

This will be Eden’s second time at the open and she is looking forward to the experience again.

“It’s pretty exciting,” she said.

“Last year I got on one show court but nothing too major, but I’ll see what happens this year.”

To get the position first the Leongatha Secondary College student had to re-do some of her training from last year, including a multiple choice quiz and refresher course in basic skills.

“They assess you on all the skills like rolling the ball, servicing the player and running,” she said.

“Then we get assessed at the December Showdown Tournament prior to the Open and after that we get assigned matches.”

Although this will be Eden’s last year as a ball kid at the Open due to her age, she is looking at continuing in other roles at professional tennis events.

“I could move onto court services or become a ball kid supervisor,” she said.

“That would be something I would like to do.”

Eden is a keen tennis spectator, loves watching the game and without a doubt will have the best seat in the house.

The young fan has tipped her favourite pro, Rafael Nadal to take out the tournament.

Open envy: Meeniyan’s Eden Cook will be a ball kid at the Australian Open this summer.

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• Enhancement pack • 2.4 Mivec engine • 6 speed CVT auto • Climate control • Alloys

#1830

GLX-R TRITION

NEW

ZH OUTLANDER ALL WHEEL DRIVE

• Enhancement pack • 2.4 Mivec engine • 6 speed CVT auto • Climate control • Alloys

$27,990

DRIVE AWAY WITH ALUMINIUM TRAY

SAVE 0 $100

62 Watt St WONTHAGGI Ph 5672 3204

1 Hughes St LEONGATHA Ph 5662 4144 L.M.C.T. 1257

DRIVE AWAY

7 - 13 HUGHES STREET, Ian Macklay 0439 622 302 LEONGATHA

SAVE 0 $100

RANGER DIESEL DUAL CAB CHASSIS 4x4

$28,990

DRIVE AWAY

LMCT 1257

ZH OUTLANDER 2 WHEEL DRIVE

$21,990

OUR PRICE $20,990

SN 11545

48,990

ONLY

2009 NISSAN NAVARA STX TITANIUM DUAL CAB 4x4

ONLY

MELBOURNE DEALER PRICE

YOH-110

2006 TOYOTA COROLLA ASCENT SEDAN

UMN-843

DRIVE AWAY

SN 11542

DRIVE AWAY

$40,990

#1832

#1783

DRIVE AWAY

KNIGHT'S MITSUBISHI

NE 3 TONING W O T

$35,990

DRIVE AWAY

1 Hughes St, LEONGATHA L.M.C.T. 1257 5662 4088 A.H. Greg Challis 0427 010 903 Gary Deering 0408 992 493